1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar NGC MS64 w/Ryder Signature

Early-Date 1879 San Francisco Morgan Silver Dollar

First struck in 1878, the Morgan Silver Dollar was one of the workhorse coins of the American Wild West. Struck in 90% silver, they’re believed to be the most widely collected and coveted Silver Dollar in U.S. history — perhaps in part because their numbers were dramatically slashed by the Pittman Act of 1918, which called for millions of Morgans to be melted. It’s believed that as few as 15% of all Morgans still exist today in any condition.

Fabulous Morgans Struck At San Francisco’s Granite Lady

And of all the Morgans ever struck, collectors believe that the most beautiful are those that bear the “S” mint mark of the San Francisco Mint. In fact, the first five Morgans struck in San Francisco are regarded by many numismatists as the best-struck Morgans of the entire series! And now you secure this dazzling second-year-of-issue 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint.

This coin was actually struck at the San Francisco Mint’s second building, construction on which was completed in 1874. The building was soon nicknamed the “Granite Lady” due to its massive two-story structure built out of granite to handle the heavy minting equipment. This second building remained in operation for 63 years and was the only financial institution left standing and still in operation following the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906.

Fabulous High-Grade Morgans

Most Morgan Silver Dollars have been melted down for their silver content. It’s a near-miracle that these coins have survived still nice condition like these have. Your 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in Choice Uncirculated Mint State-64 (MS64) condition. The appearance of these coins is breathtaking. That’s because whenever the U.S. Mint prepares new dies to strike circulating coinage, the dies are given a special treatment that allows the blanks, or planchets, to maintain their luster for years to come. That’s what you’ll see on these coins! Just imagine a coin surviving for more than 145 years and still retaining that beautiful shine!

Personally Signed By One Of The Numismatic World’s Most Influential People

In addition, each coin available in this offer has been sonically sealed in a museum-quality acrylic holder and encapsulated with a custom label that was 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, Ryder was named by Coin World as one of its “Most Influential People in Numismatics” and who was highly instrumental in the authorization of the 2021 Morgan for the coin’s 100th anniversary. This is an opportunity any Morgan collector would love. Secure your 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar 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 1878-1904 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 San Francisco Mint in 90% silver from the famous Comstock Lode. It’s also a big coin measuring 38.1 mm in diameter.
• GRADED IN HIGH-GRADE UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) in Choice Uncirculated Mint State-64 (MS64) condition!
• SIGNED BY A GIANT IN THE COIN WORLD – This coin will be sonically sealed in a museum-quality acrylic holder and encapsulated with an exclusive label that was personally signed by 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.
• 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—and fewer still remain in Uncirculated condition!

The Morgan Silver Dollar is one of America’s most popular and heavily collected coins. Now you can get a key-date 1879-S Morgan from the San Francisco Mint graded by NGC in Choice Uncirculated Mint State-64 condition and signed by David Ryder! Add it to your cart today!