1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar NGC MS63 w/Ryder Signature

First-Year Morgans From The San Francisco Mint

In the days of the Wild West, the Morgan Silver Dollar was king. First issued in 1878, these hefty, 90% fine silver coins circulated heavily throughout California, especially after the San Francisco Mint opened its doors and began striking what many consider to be the finest Morgan Silver Dollars struck by any mint. Collectors often seek out coins with the “S” mint mark for their sharp strikes, and every collector covets the first of any series.

A True Collector’s Treasure

These first-year-of-issue 1878 Morgans are the first of their kind to bear the “S” mint mark of the San Francisco Mint. Struck more than 145 years ago, they’ve also been incredibly well preserved. You can secure one of these coins certified and graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) in Choice Uncirculated Mint State-63 (MS63) condition with exceptional clarity and luster, reflecting its superb quality and care throughout the years. This coin’s brilliant surfaces and well-defined features highlight its historical significance and craftsmanship, making it a true collector’s treasure. Its outstanding state of preservation ensures that it remains a beautiful representation of late 19th-century American coinage. In addition, each will also come sonically sealed in an acrylic holder and encapsulated with a label personally signed by AMS Ambassador David J. Ryder, the former 34th and 39th Director of the U.S. Mint who served from 1992 to 1993 and from 2018 to 2021!

Acquire This Piece Of Numismatic Art Today!

Owning this 1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar is more than just adding a coin to your collection—it’s acquiring a piece of numismatic art in exceptional condition. Whether you’re an avid collector or a history enthusiast, this coin provides a tangible link to America’s past with its outstanding detail and enduring appeal. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own this exquisite piece of history!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• ·     AMERICA’S MOST POPULAR COIN – The Morgan Silver Dollar—so named for its designer, U.S. Mint Assistant Engraver George T. Morgan—has stood the test of time. Struck from 1878 to 1904 and again in 1921, it was the coin of America’s “Wild West” and jingled in the coin purses of gamblers, gunfighters, soldiers, and dance hall girls.

• ·     BIG SILVER COINS – Struck in 26.73 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver, the Morgan Silver Dollar is a big coin 38.1 mm in diameter. When this coin was plunked down on a counter, its weight meant real money, pure and simple.

• ·      LASSIC DESIGNS – Morgan’s historic design depicts a profile of Lady Liberty on the obverse while the reverse features an eagle with outstretched wings. The model used for Liberty was Miss Anna Williams of Philadelphia, who Morgan declared to have the most perfect feminine profile he had ever seen.

• ·     COVETED “S” MINT MARK – The San Francisco Mint was known for producing some of the highest-quality coins in the series, often resulting in Morgans with sharp strikes and fine details making these coins among the most highly prized by collectors.

• ·     CHOICE UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in Choice Uncirculated Mint State-63 (MS63) condition.

• ·     SIGNED BY THE FORMER U.S. MINT DIRECTOR – This coin will come sealed in an acrylic holder with a black display core and encapsulated with a label personally signed by David J. Ryder, the former 34th and 39th Director of the U.S. Mint! 

• ·     THE CASE OF THE DISAPPEARING MORGAN – Despite millions of Morgan Silver Dollars being struck from 1878 to 1921, most were lost in circulation or melted down in mass silver meltings. In fact, coin experts believe that only 15% of all Morgans ever struck remain in existence today!

Morgan Silver Dollars are true American icons. They have stood the test of time, originating in the “Wild West” and are legal tender to this day. Now you can get a first-year 1878-S Morgan in Mint State-63 condition that was signed by David Ryder!