1885 S Morgan silver dollar coin

April 12, 2012
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The 1885 S Morgan silver dollar coin is designed by George T. Morgan, in the measurement of 38.1 millimeters in the diameter and weight of 26.73 grams. It has a metal content of 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. This is a San Francisco mint that the letter S is beneath the bow in the reverse. The optimal collecting grade of this 1885 S is the MS-64. It has also a circulation strike mintage of 1,497,000. The 1885 S dollar coins are fits into the medium scarce. Most have some flatness at the centers of the obverse and the center of the reverse. Some have excellent strikes that exist of 1885 S and most are with attractive luster. Quantities of 1885 S were stored for years at the San Francisco Mint. Bags were paid out during the Treasury release of 1962 through 1964 but not many in comparison to the deluge of the New Orleans coins....

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Seen on Silver Dollar Cafe, the 1885 O Morgan Dollar

April 12, 2012
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This 1885 O is among the bonanza delights of the 1962 through 1964 after which bags were common and all are filled with bright, sparkling coins but it is not necessarily well struck or with deep luster. This is also designed by George T. Morgan in the measurement of 38.1 millimeters in diameter and weight of 26.73 grams. This is composed of 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. The mintmark O is stands for New Orleans that beneath the bow on the reverse. The strike of this coins is can range from flat at the centers to fairly sharp and the luster ranges from frosty to grainy or dull. Usually some are seen with proof likes dies but usually not with great contrast against the devices. It has a circulation strikes mintage of 9,185,000 pieces. Many of the 1885 O dollars were paid out in the early years and these were common in circulation. The mint...

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The 1885 Morgan Silaver Dollar Coins

April 12, 2012
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The 1885 rare silver dollar is readily obtainable in Mint State including the proof like and deep mirror proof like conditions. The most common uncirculated grade is the MS-64 that is followed by the MS-63. The proofs of this date are readily available for a price. This 1885 has a circulation strike mintage of 17,787,000 and have a proof mintage of 930 pieces estimated. This is designed by the famous coin designer in America George T. Morgan and in the seized of 38.1 millimeters and weight of 26.73 grams. It is composed of metal content which is 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. This rare silver dollar coin is minted in Philadelphia. The striking is usually above average but some hunting may be needed to find a particularly sharp pieces. The luster is usually frosty and many grainy pieces exist. Some dies are proof like and are most attractive in the higher grades. This date seems...

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1884 S Silver Dollar Coin

April 12, 2012
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The large quantities of the 1844 S silver dollar coins were released into the circulation in the 19th century. The worn examples are fairly plentiful today and are available for a nominal price. This dollar coin is designed by George T. Morgan in the sized of 38.1 millimeters in the diameter and weight of 26.73 grams. It is also made of metal content which is 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. It has a circulation strike mintage of 3,200,000 and the optimal collecting grade is the MS-60. The striking is usually average. Some have light striking at the center of the reverse. The luster on the 1884 S dollar is generally of a satiny nature and often dull but not deeply frosty. The distribution was mainly to the channels of commerce in the 19th century, some coins remained in treasury control and multiple bags were distributed from San Francisco Mint storage in 1926. And some were...

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Silver Dollar Cafe presents a 1884 CC Silver Coin

April 12, 2012
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The 1884 CC is common in all uncirculated grades including Gem. Even the proof like and deep mirror proof like are common. The typical uncirculated grade of this 1884 CC is the MS-64 that is followed by the MS-63. This is designed by George T. Morgan, in the sized of 38.1 millimeters in diameter and weight of 26.73 grams. This is composed of 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. The mint mark “CC” is stands for Carson City where it was also minted this 1884 CC and the letter “CC is located in beneath the bow in the reverse. It has a circulation strike mintage of 1,136,000 and has a proof mintage of 3 known pieces estimated. This 1884 CC are understandably rare. The market price is very reasonable and the pieces are within the reach of all. The strike is typically average to above average some pieces are weak at the centers. The luster of...

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A 1884 rare silver dollar

April 12, 2012
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The 1884 rare silver dollar is readily obtainable in Mint State but it is scarce as a proof like or deep mirror proof like. The most common uncirculated grade is the MS-64 followed by the MS-63. The proofs in this date are scarce but can be found in Gem condition with a bit of searching. This 1884 rare silver dollar coin is designed by George T. Morgan and in the measurement of 38.1 millimeters and in the weight of 26.73 grams. And it is made of metal content which is 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. This is minted in Philadelphia. It has a circulation strike mintage of 14,070,000 and has a proof mintage of 875 pieces estimated. The quality varies over the place from sharp and lustrous to rather insipid. The striking varies but it is usually average or above average. And the luster varies from deeply frosty to grainy and insipid. The optimal collecting...

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This 1883 S is a rare silver Dollar

April 12, 2012
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The 1883 S rare silver dollar is very difficult to find especially at higher Mint State levels. Among of the 1883 S dollars are bag marks a significant problem. This 1883 S is usually seen with above average to quite sharp strike and quite attractive. The luster ranges from medium frosty to deep and is generally pleasing to the eye. The distribution of this rare silver dollar 1883 S began in large quantity after the mintage. In the 1950’s bags were released but probably just a few. This 1883 S rare silver dollar coin is rather scarce in Mint State and in the Gem condition it is extremely rare. The most common uncirculated grade is the MS-62 followed by the MS-63. This is designed by George T. Morgan in the sized of 38.1 millimeters and weight of 26.73 grams. It is composed of metal content which is 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. It has a...

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Silver Dollar 1883 O minted in New Orleans

April 12, 2012
1883-O

This Silver Coin is designed by George T. Morgan in the seized of 38.1 millimeters in the diameter and in the weight of 26.73 grams. This rare silver dollar coin is made of metal content which is 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. The mint mark “O” is located beneath the bow in the reverse. This 1883 O is named after the Designer who created one of the most popular and widely collected coins in the American history. The front of the coin features Miss Liberty that is wearing an embellished cap of a Freedman. The back side of the coin displays an American eagle with outstretched wings. This 1833 O rare silver dollar coin has a circulation strike mintage of 8,725,000 and has a proof mintage of 12 estimated pieces. This coin is known for its frosty luster and affordable price. The 1883 O rare silver dollar coin is common in all uncirculated grades including...

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1883 CC Silver Dollar by George T. Morgan

April 12, 2012
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This is designed by George T. Morgan, in the sized of 38.1 millimeters in diameter and weight of 26.73 grams. It is also made of silver which is containing 90 percent and copper that contain 10 percent. The mint mark “CC” is stand for Carson City where it was minted. These pieces all are well struck and very attractive. The 1883 CC rare silver dollar coin is typically seen well struck and usually seen with deep frosty, luster, bright and attractive. Some dies are proof like that is often deeply mirrored and with cameo or frosted devices, quite like a Philadelphia mint. Most of the mintage was shipped to the treasury building in Washington Dc after the mint ceased operations in 1899. Bags were paid out on occasion in 1938 and 1939. Others wee available in quantity in the early bags came and went into the numismatic hands. The optimal collecting grade of this 1883 CC is the MS-65...

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A Morgan Silver Dollar from 1883

April 12, 2012
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This 1883 is among the Morgan dollars of the 1880’s, this 1883 rare silver dollar coin is Philadelphia mint issue is among the most available. The majority of these 1883 silver dollar ranges from average strikes to sharp but some weakly impressed examples exist here and there. This 1883 rare silver dollar is usually lustrous and frosty and some pieces can be slightly dull. Many are from proof like dies one side or the other or both. This 1883 was released into the circulation from the ear of striking onward and a common date from the beginning. Many of bags were paid out in the 1950’s and 1960’s. The 1883 rare silver dollar is readily obtainable in Mint State. The most common uncirculated condition grade is the MS-64 that followed by the MS-63. The optimal collecting grade of these 1883 is the MS-65. The circulation strike mintage of the 1883 is 12,290,000 and has a proof mintage of 1,039....

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