Incredibly Elusive 1884 San Francisco Morgan Surfaces
The San Francisco mint poured out millions of Morgan Silver Dollars between 1878 and 1882. Then, inexplicably, the mintages tumbled. In 1884 the mint struck only 3.2 million coins. Today the 1884-S Silver Dollar is extremely hard to find, especially in Extremely Fine (XF) condition. This could be because most if not all were immediately released into circulation. This is a great collector grade because it shows bold detail and minimal wear. When you consider one grade higher the coin sells for six times and much and two grades higher it could cost you over $5,000, you can see why this coin makes a great addition to your collection. Don't wait. Call to secure this superb example before it disappears!
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 But, beyond the dry, historical reference to a bill passed over ninety years ago lurks something huge.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…
