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1878-1921 Morgan Dollar

1878-1921 Morgan Dollar reference with U.S. Mint history, silver content, composition, weight, diameter, edge, designer, Krause number, obverse and reverse

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1878-1921 Morgan Dollar

1878-1921

United States

One dollar

Circulating coin

90% silver, 10% copper

90%

0.7734 oz ASW

26.73 g

38.1 mm

2.4 mm

Reeded

George T. Morgan

KM# 110

Varies by year and mint

Varies by issue; detailed mint-mark list intentionally left off this overview.

Calculated above

Coin descriptionPCGS Grading/Values

History: Large classic U.S. silver dollar series.

Obverse: Liberty head with Phrygian cap.

Reverse: Eagle with wreath, arrows, and olive branch.

Morgan Dollar collector reference

This page is a focused U.S. Mint coin reference for the 1878-1921 Morgan Dollar. It is designed for collectors researching dates, metal composition, silver content, size, edge style, designer information, Krause number, and basic obverse and reverse design details.