1889 Morgan Silver Dollar – Philadelphia Mint – .900 Silver View Watchlist >
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1889 Morgan Silver Dollar – Philadelphia Mint – .900 Silver
Offered here is an 1889 Morgan Silver Dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, as indicated by the absence of a mintmark. The obverse features George T. Morgan’s classic profile of Liberty, while the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with wings spread, grasping arrows and an olive branch, encircled by a wreath. The date “1889” is prominently shown beneath Liberty’s portrait.
The 1889 issue is among the more widely available Morgan Dollars in circulated and lightly uncirculated conditions, providing an accessible entry point for collectors of the series.
Specifications:
- Issuing Country: United States
- Year: 1889
- Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
- Denomination: One Dollar
- Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Actual Silver Weight: 0.7734 troy ounces
- Diameter: 38.1 mm
- Thickness: 2.4 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Designer (Obverse/Reverse): George T. Morgan
- Mintage: 21,726,811
Condition:
In circulated condition with moderate surface wear and areas of darker toning, particularly visible on the obverse. Fields and devices show light contact marks consistent with age. Liberty’s features and the eagle’s details remain identifiable, though some softening is present. Please refer to the photos for a detailed condition assessment.
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