Lot 71
1891 S$1
PCGS 64
Starting bid
$475
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Bid history
- Grade
- PCGS 64
- Certificate
- 51121928
- Denomination
- S$1
- Year
- 1891
- Series
- Morgan Dollars
- Metal
- SILVER
- Country
Description
# 1891 Morgan Dollar - PCGS MS64. Exceptional Philadelphia Mint Morgan Dollar from a Pivotal Year in Silver Coinage. This 1891 Morgan Silver Dollar represents a fascinating numismatic artifact from a transformative period in United States monetary history. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the implementation of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act, this *PCGS MS64* specimen offers collectors a pristine example of late 19th-century American silver coinage. The coin exhibits remarkable preservation, with lustrous surfaces and sharp striking details characteristic of the finest examples from this year's production. While the 1891 issue is known for variable striking quality, this particular piece stands out among its contemporaries. The total mintage of 8,693,556 coins ensures historical significance, while the relatively low population of high-grade specimens makes this *MS64* example particularly desirable. Technical Specifications: - Mint: Philadelphia. - Designer: George T. Morgan. - Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper. - Weight: 26.73g. - Diameter: 38.1mm. - Edge: Reeded. Grading and Provenance: - Grading Service: PCGS. - Grade: MS64. - Certificate Number: 51121928. - Population: 468 coins graded higher out of 2,502 total. Numismatically significant, this Morgan Dollar represents a critical moment in American silver coinage, struck during a period of complex monetary policy and silver bullion conversion. An exceptional addition to any serious Morgan Dollar collection.
