1882-S Morgan $1 PCGS MS63
In 1878, the Bland-Allison Coinage Act was passed, and reestablished the silver dollar coin. That particular coin had been removed from minting in 1873, by the Coinage Act of that year. For five years, no silver dollar coins were struck for domestic commerce. But the Bland-Allison Coinage Act restored that coin, and it also required the Secretary of the Treasury to purchase $2 million dollars’ worth of newly mined silver each month. This silver must be used to create new silver dollar coins.
These new silver dollar coins were first minted in 1878 and struck annually through 1904. They were struck again in 1921 to alleviate a silver shortage created by World War I.
George T. Morgan, the Assistant Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, created both the obverse and reverse designs for this coin. Morgan’s obverse design depicted an older looking Miss Liberty, facing to the left. She wore a slave cap on her head, and a crown comprised of cotton and wheat. She also wore a headband upon which the word “LIBERTY,” had been inscribed.
On the obverse’s upper periphery was inscribed the motto, “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The date that the coin was struck was placed on the lower periphery. In between that motto and the date were thirteen six-pointed stars – seven on the left side, six on the right.
His reverse design depicted an American Bald Eagle, facing left, and the eagle’s wings were outstretched and raised upward. In between the outstretched wings, was the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The eagle is centered inside of an olive wreath. The eagle held three arrows in one talon, and an olive branch in her other talon. On the upper periphery is “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and the denomination “ONE DOLLAR,” was displayed on the lower periphery.
This coin was dated 1882, and it was struck by the San Francisco Mint, so there is an “S” mintmark underneath the eagle. The San Francisco Mint struck 9,250,000 silver dollar coins that year. These particular “S” mint coins are usually well-struck and have brilliant luster. This coin is no exception. It has a great strike and eye appeal.
This coin is graded as MS63 by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), one of the three most popular and desirable grading services in existence.
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These new silver dollar coins were first minted in 1878 and struck annually through 1904. They were struck again in 1921 to alleviate a silver shortage created by World War I.
George T. Morgan, the Assistant Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, created both the obverse and reverse designs for this coin. Morgan’s obverse design depicted an older looking Miss Liberty, facing to the left. She wore a slave cap on her head, and a crown comprised of cotton and wheat. She also wore a headband upon which the word “LIBERTY,” had been inscribed.
On the obverse’s upper periphery was inscribed the motto, “E PLURIBUS UNUM.” The date that the coin was struck was placed on the lower periphery. In between that motto and the date were thirteen six-pointed stars – seven on the left side, six on the right.
His reverse design depicted an American Bald Eagle, facing left, and the eagle’s wings were outstretched and raised upward. In between the outstretched wings, was the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The eagle is centered inside of an olive wreath. The eagle held three arrows in one talon, and an olive branch in her other talon. On the upper periphery is “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” and the denomination “ONE DOLLAR,” was displayed on the lower periphery.
This coin was dated 1882, and it was struck by the San Francisco Mint, so there is an “S” mintmark underneath the eagle. The San Francisco Mint struck 9,250,000 silver dollar coins that year. These particular “S” mint coins are usually well-struck and have brilliant luster. This coin is no exception. It has a great strike and eye appeal.
This coin is graded as MS63 by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), one of the three most popular and desirable grading services in existence.
Simply click the “Add to Cart” button now or call 1-800-880-4653 to speak to one of our highly trained numismatists, who will be happy to assist you.
| Specifications | |
| Year | 1882-S |
| Denomination | One Dollar |
| Grade | MS63 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Grading Service | PCGS |
| Weight | .77344 |
| Fineness | .900 Fine Silver |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Manufacturer | The United States Mint |
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