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The "M" is the initial of George T. Morgan who designed the coin, it's found on the neck and the left-hand loop of the ribbon on the reverse.
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Why is the mint mark 'D' on the 1921 Morgan Dollar smaller than the 'D' mint marking on the other Morgan Silver Dollars from the Denver mint?
1921 is the only year Morgan dollars were struck at the Denver Mint. No other dates could have a "D" mintmark. All 1921-D Morgan's have a tiny or "micro" mintmark.
What is the price of an 1885 us Morgan gold one dollar coin?
If you have a large coin (38 mm) it's not gold. Morgan dollars were made of 90% silver but people often gold-plated them for use in jewelry, pendants, etc. Unfortunately the plating destroys any collectible value but the underlying silver is still worth about $14 as of 05/2010. If you have a tiny gold $1 coin smaller than a dime, it's not a Morgan dollar - it's called an Indian Princess dollar and was designed by James Longacre, the same artist who created the Indian Head cent. Please see the Related Questions for more information.
What is the value of an 1889 US 1 dollar coin?
The US made two kinds of dollar coins in 1889. The most common one is the famous "Morgan" silver dollar, named for its designer George T. Morgan. The other type is a $1 gold coin, but these aren't found nearly as often as their silver counterparts.Morgan dollars are large (38.1 mm) and have a picture of Miss Liberty on the front and a spread-winged eagle on the back. Gold dollars are tiny, smaller than a dime, and have a Native American princess on the front and a wreath on the back. Be careful - a lot of Morgan dollars were privately gold-plated for use in jewelry, etc. but all of them are silver underneath.Please see the related questions depending on which coin you have.4-9-11>> Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1889 Morgan dollar is a very common coin with retail values of $32.00-$39.00 depending on the grade of the coin.
What is a Morgan dollar?
A Morgan dollar is a US silver dollar minted from 1878 to 1904 and again in 1921. The name comes from George T. Morgan, the coin's designer. The front has a portrait of Miss Liberty that resembles the face Gustave Eiffel later used for the Statue of Liberty. The reverse has a spread-winged eagle holding an olive branch in one claw to symbolize peace and arrows in the other to represent strength. Morgan's design is both highly detailed and sharply executed, making the Morgan dollar among the most beautiful and popular of American coins.The mint mark position on all Morgan dollars is on the reverse side, above the letters DO in DOLLAR. Possible mint marks are:None (also "blank" or "plain") - PhiladelphiaS - San FranciscoO - New OrleansCC - Carson CityD - Denver (1921 only)Common dates such as 1921 are available to collectors at reasonable prices, perhaps $25 to $40 depending on the current price of silver. There are also some rare date and mint mark combinations that can sell for thousands of dollars.FAQ's about Morgan dollarsQ: What is the "M" mint mark on the front?A: That's actually George Morgan's initial. A tiny "M" appears both on the front of the coin at the edge of Miss Liberty's neck and on the back inside the bow of the wreath.Q: I have a Morgan dollar from a year other than 1878-1904 or 1921.A: The name "Morgan dollar" is so famous some people erroneously think it's a synonym for any US silver dollar. Actually it applies only to dollars with Morgan's design, minted during those years. Other designs are called Peace dollars, Seated Liberty dollars, Trade dollars, etc.
What did Henry Morgan look like?
Henry Morgan looked like pirate. Henry Morgan had very dark brown hair. He also had tiny eyes and a tiny mouth. Henry his hear was very long and curly. The pirate had a beard and a moustache. The colour of the moustache and the beard where also dark brown.
What is the color of an 1861 Confederate half dollar coin?
Silver. The CSA struck a tiny quantity of half dollars over standard US half dollars that were planed down, so the coins have the same 90% silver composition,
What does an eagle mark from a 1923 silver dollar look like?
No such thing as a "Eagle Mark" on any US coin. If you mean a mintmark? They are little tiny letters on the reverse of the coin, and can only be a D or S on this coin.
What is the value of a 1776-1976 US silver 50 cent coin?
Check the coin for a mint mark above the date. If there's no letter or a tiny "D" your coin is made of copper-nickel rather than silver, and is only worth face value.If it has a tiny "S" and the coin's edge is gray in color instead of coppery, you have a 40%-silver proof half dollar that someone removed from its package and spent. That destroyed its value as a collectible, so all coul get for it would be a couple of dollars for its silver content.
What's mrcriminal's click?
Silver Lake Tiny Winos
What does 925 mean on your rings and necklaces?
It is only on silver and it means it is real or there is a tiny particle of real silver
Spider webs on the lawn after a night?
This could either be from a type of fungal disease called "Dollar Spot" where the fungal growth on the grass blades resembles that of a spider web. They are about the size of an old silver dollar, giving them the name dollar spot. If it does not fit that description it could be from grass spiders or sod web worm that are tiny moths that do form webs.
Is mrgan dollars or peace dollars worth more?
Both Morgan and Peace Dollars have the same metal content, so on damaged, or heavily worn coins, or common dates in the same condition, both would be worth the same. However, Morgan dollars are often times found in better condition and are able to be tracked through die varieties which lead to minor differences being worth some more money because many people collect Morgan dollars based on small, tiny, die varieties. Morgan dollars also have many years with low mintage, compared to the Peace Dollar with relatively high mintages for all years. So a common date Morgan and a common date Peace Dollar in the same condition would be worth the same. But there are more rarities to be found in the Morgan dollar set so it really depends on the coin.
