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1888-S Morgan Silver Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated - BU

1888-S Morgan Silver Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated - BU

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The production of the famed Morgan Silver Dollar first began in 1878, halting only temporarily in 1904 due to a nation-wide silver shortage in the U.S. The Morgan Dollar series was able to continue for one last time in 1921 because in 1918 after we had won the War I, the Pittman Act was passed, which allowed for our U.S. government to buy and melt hundreds of millions of dollars worth of silver that would be used to create more coins, such as the 1888-S Morgan Silver Dollar. To celebrate our accomplishment of victory in the World War, the U.S. government decided to create the Peace Silver Dollar, and prior to the Morgan Silver Dollar series was the Seated Liberty Dollar series. The Barber Half Dollar and Walking Liberty Half Dollar coins were minted at the same time as these silver dollars.

The design of one coin, the Morgan Silver Dollar, was more than enough to bring its designer,George T. Morgan, fame and success. He was an assistant in the U.S. Mint when he first designed the coin, and shortly after he became the Chief Engraver. On the reverse side of his design is a brave American Bald Eagle with 7 tail feathers that is holding arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other talon. On the obverse side of the coin is Lady Liberty’s face with 13 stars surrounding her image, with each star representing the original 13 colonies. 

The Morgan Silver Dollar series was minted at five different locations: Philadelphia (P) San Francisco (S), New Orleans (O), Carson City (CC), and Denver (D). 1921 was an exceptional year because that was the only year the Denver struck Morgan Silver Dollars.

Traits Morgan Silver Dollars have in common are a $1 face value, being made from 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams and having a diameter of 38.1 mm. The mintage of the 1888-S Morgan Silver Dollar was only 657,000, which makes it far rarer than the Philadelphia which has a mintage of 19,183,000. These are only a few reasons as to why Morgan Silver Dollars have and always will collected by many.

These 1888 San Francisco Morgan Silver Dollars are guaranteed by Bullion Shark to be in stunning brilliant uncirculated condition. This is a truly incredible accomplishment when you consider the fact that the coin is 132 years old and counting! The United States outdid itself by producing such a gorgeous coin. If you were seeking to add one of these coins to your collection, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. The 1888-S Morgan Dollar is available for purchase now on our website or over the phone at (516-739-5822) by speaking with one of our numismatic experts. We are currently offering this coin for only $466, and free shipping and handling is included as well, much more affordable compared to an MS 65 that is valued at approximately $2,750!

Product Specifications

Coin Type: Morgan Silver Dollar

Date: 1888 

Mint: San Francisco

Purity: 90%

Precious Metal Content: .7734 oz pure silver