[Complete Set]1878-1921 Morgan Silver Dollar 28PC

The Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most widely collected silver coins in the world. It is the Silver Dollar of the American Wild West, the First World War and countless American achievements and innovations. Struck from 1878 until 1904, and again for a single year in 1921.

Unfortunately, millions have been either worn down in commerce or melted for their precious silver. The Pittman Act of 1918, for example, authorized the melting of up to 350 million Silver Dollars. It’s estimated that a scant 15% of all Morgans struck still exist in any condition today.

This fantastic 28-coin collection brings together one Morgan Silver Dollar from every year of production, from 1878 to 1921. That includes the highly sought-after turn-of-the-century 1900 Morgan, the tough-to-find 1895 issue, the last-year 1921-D Morgan (the only Morgan struck at the Denver Mint) and the coveted first-year 1878-CC Morgan struck in Carson City. Every coin comes in Extremely Fine (XF) to Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, housed together in a white plastic holder that will keep your coins protected for generations.

Coin Highlights:

• AMERICA’S MOST POPULAR COIN – The Morgan Silver Dollar – so named for its designer, U.S. Mint Assistant Engraver George T. Morgan – has stood the test of time. Struck from 1878-1904 and again in 1921, it was the coin of America’s “Wild West” and jingled in the coin purses of gamblers, gunfighters, soldiers and dance hall girls.

• A COMPLETE YEAR DATE MORGAN COLLECTION – This 28-coin collection includes a Morgan Silver Dollar from every year the coin was minted 1878-1904 and again in 1921.

• CLASSIC DESIGNS – Morgan’s historic design depicts a profile of Lady Liberty on the obverse while the reverse features an eagle with outstretched wings.  The model used for Liberty was Miss Anna Williams of Philadelphia, who Morgan declared to have the most perfect feminine profile he had ever seen.

• STRUCK IN GLEAMING AMERICAN SILVER – Issued a Grade of Mint State 66 by the Professional Coin Grading Service or Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.

• LEGAL TENDER SILVER DOLLAR – Morgans were $1 legal tender and struck during the heyday of America’s Wild West era where coins were overwhelmingly preferred over paper currency.

• EXTREMELY FINE TO BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – These coins will come graded as being in Extremely Fine (XF) to Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition, remarkable considering their age and use in circulation.
• THE CASE OF THE DISAPPEARING MORGANS – While millions of Morgan Silver Dollars were struck from 1878 through 1921, massive silver meltings and the ravages of time have taken their toll. Today coin experts believe that only 15% of all Morgans ever struck remain in existence!

On the obverse of the Morgan Silver Dollar is the left-profile portrait of Liberty. This design of Liberty that was created by Morgan is said to reflect the figure of Anna Willess Williams, who sat through numerous sessions with Morgan to complete the portrait of Liberty. Included on this face is the year of issue and the word “Liberty.”

The reverse of all Morgan Silver Dollar coins includes a design of the bald eagle also created by Morgan. The eagle is similar to the heraldic eagle, but lacks the shield commonly used in that design. Included in this design of the eagle is a bird with wings spread wide as it clutches the arrows of war and the olive branch of peace.