1879 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin
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1879 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin in Very Fine Condition, See Photos. The 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar stands as a cornerstone of late 19th-century American numismatics, representing a period of massive industrial growth and political debate over the "Free Silver" movement. Designed by George T. Morgan, the coin features the iconic profile of Liberty—modeled after Philadelphia schoolteacher Anna Willess Williams—on the obverse and a majestic bald eagle on the reverse. Minted under the authority of the Bland-Allison Act, which required the U.S. Treasury to purchase and coin millions of dollars worth of silver monthly, the 1879 issue was struck in massive quantities at Philadelphia, San Francisco, and New Orleans. Collectors particularly prize the 1879-CC minted in Carson City for its rarity and historical connection to the Wild West, while the "S" and "O" mint marks are celebrated for their often superior luster and strike quality. Composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, this heavy, clinking relic remains a favorite among hobbyists not just for its intrinsic value, but as a tangible piece of the Gilded Age.
