• Gold$4,075.70/ozup3.43%
  • Silver$52.37/ozup5.25%
  • Platinum$1,499.60/ozup4.87%
  • Palladium$999.50/ozup7.06%
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1879-S S$1

Lot 49

1879-S S$1

NGC 68

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Grade
NGC 68
Certificate
65539601
Denomination
S$1
Series
Morgan Dollars
Metal
SILVER
Country

Description

# 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar. An exceptional Gem Uncirculated example of this scarce San Francisco Morgan Dollar from a pivotal year in numismatic history. The 1879-S represents an intriguing issue with moderate mintage, making high-grade specimens like this particularly desirable for advanced collectors. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this *NGC MS-68* specimen displays extraordinary preservation, showcasing remarkable cartwheel luster and pristine surfaces that highlight the intricate design details of George T. Morgan's iconic silver dollar. The coin exhibits exceptional eye appeal with sharp, well-defined strike characteristics and minimal contact marks, representing the pinnacle of numismatic preservation for this date and mint. The lustrous surfaces reveal exceptional mint state quality, with brilliant silvery-white fields and razor-sharp design elements that demonstrate this piece's remarkable state of preservation. With its high technical grade and outstanding eye appeal, this 1879-S Morgan Dollar represents an important opportunity for sophisticated collectors seeking a world-class representative of this classic American silver coin series. Key Details: - Date: 1879. - Mint: San Francisco. - Denomination: Silver Dollar. - Grading Service: NGC. - Grade: *MS-68*. - Certification Number: 65539601