Mintages of popular coins vary widely based on a variety of factors, such as demand and the availability of metals. Depending on the coin, some mintages can range from hundreds of thousands to several million pieces. Occasionally, though, mintages of otherwise popular coins are at levels substantially below the usual swings. Here are a few examples of issues of coins that are notable for especially…
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 But, beyond the dry, historical reference to a bill passed over ninety years ago lurks something huge.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…
Historians declared the end of the great Western Frontier was in 1890, but these Wild West 90% Silver Dollars struck in San Francisco still jingled in the saddlebags of rugged cowboys, ranchers, and saloon keepers well into the 1900s. And, no one made Silver Dollars better than the San Francisco Mint. For this reason, these 1890-S Morgans offer uncommon beauty and value. They also contain nearly an ounce of silver! This 1890-S Morgan Silver Dollar is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and comes with a special saddle bag pouch.
