In 1845, George T. Morgan was born in Bilston, Staffordshire, England. During his adolescence and early adulthood, he was educated at the Birmingham Art School, and then was granted a national scholarship to the South Kensington Art School. He continued his education at the South Kensington School for two years where he received numerous awards and prizes. While in England, Morgan was employed by the…
Nearly everybody with even a passing interest in silver dollars has come across a reference to the Pittman Act of 1918. But, beyond the dry, historical reference to a bill passed over ninety years ago lurks something huge. Something that forever changed the face of coin collecting. Something that, to this very day, impacts each and every Morgan Silver Dollar that has survived. In 1918, Great Britain…
Struck over 110 years ago, Morgan Silver Dollars are arguably the most loved coins in America. One of the reasons these coins are at the top of collectors' lists is that they were struck in 90% fine silver mined from the Comstock Lode in Nevada. The other reason is that they feature famed designer, George T. Morgan's rendition of Lady Liberty. It is estimated that 657 million Morgan Dollars were minted, however only a fraction of this great number remain. Some estimate the amount to be as low as 15%. Don't miss your chance to own these massive coins struck between 1878 and 1904, in blazing Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition. Don't wait! Collectors of all kinds are snapping up what's left. Make sure to order at least one! Dates vary.
