1879-P Morgan Silver Dollar AU

Second-Year Morgans From The Mother Mint

There's no doubt about it. Morgan Silver Dollars are among the most sought-after collector coins in America. For generations, their big size, hefty silver content, and vintage 19th century design have secured their place at the top of the collecting pyramid.

Struck From Comstock Lode Silver

Morgan Dollars were made possible by the discovery of the Comstock Lode silver deposit in Nevada in the 1850s. With all the new silver available, Congress authorized the largest striking of silver dollars in American history. The new coin, designed by mint engraver George T. Morgan, quickly became known as the Morgan Silver Dollar. Hundreds of millions of these coins were minted between 1878 and 1921 in highly pure 90% fine silver from the Comstock Lode. These big silver coins become part and parcel of the Wild, Wild West, with gamblers stacking them high on poker tables and outlaws robbing trains and banks to get them.

Millions Of Morgans Lost To The Melting Pots

But just as millions of Morgan Silver Dollars were minted, millions were also melted in during World Wars I and II. Coins that were once common became scarce, and collectors began vying with each other to secure the highest quality examples. Because of their immense popularity, Morgan Silver Dollars have become harder and harder to find over the years.

Vintage 1879-P Morgan Silver Dollars

This 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar was struck at the original U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. This is the second year Morgans were stuck at the "Mother Mint." It had a relatively high mintage compared to other dates (14.8 million), but the ravages of time have taken their toll, and it can be hard to find today. Plus, each 1879-P Morgan Silver Dollar available here comes in beautiful About Uncirculated (AU) condition. Quantities are limited so order yours now!

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. Morgan's historic design depicts a profile of Lady Liberty on the obverse while the reverse features an eagle with outstretched wings.
• STRUCK IN GLEAMING AMERICAN SILVER – These Morgan Silver Dollars were struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 26.73 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver from the famous Comstock Lode. It's also a big coin measuring 38.1 mm in diameter.
• LEGAL TENDER SILVER DOLLARS – These coins were $1 legal tender and struck during the heyday of America's Wild West era where coins were overwhelmingly preferred over paper currency.
• BEAUTIFUL ABOUT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 1879-P Morgan Silver Dollar will come in beautiful About Uncirculated (AU) condition.
• THE CASE OF THE DISAPPEARING MORGANS – While millions of Morgan Silver Dollars were struck from 1878 through 1921, massive silver meltings and the ravages of time have taken their toll. Today coin experts believe that only 15% of all Morgans ever struck remain in existence.

The Morgan Silver Dollar is America's quintessential "Wild West" coin. Here's your chance to start or add to your Morgan collection by clicking one of these historic coins to your cart today!