
Morgan Dollar Coin Guide
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Designer: George Morgan
Weight: 26.73 grams
Composition: 0.900 Silver, 0.100 copper
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Edge: Reeded
Minted at: Denver, San Francisco, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Carson
City (D, S, P, O, CC)
Net Weight: 0.77344 oz Pure Silver
Years Minted: 1878 to 1904 and 1921
Mint mark: Reverse below wreath
Notes: 116 dates and mint marks exist. Numerous varieties
exist. There are VAM numbers to differentiate these varieties. Carson
City Dollars are very desirable, as well as DMPL and PL Morgan dollars.
Proof dollars do exist, but start at $500 to $800 each and go up
significantly. This series of coins is exceptionally popular to collect.
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