0
The correct name for this coin is "Morgan dollar" (note the spelling - A's, not E's) after its designer George Morgan. The image is of course the head of Lady Liberty rather than Mr. Morgan!
The Morgan design was minted from 1878 to 1904, and then again in 1921. It's characterized by a portrait of Miss Liberty facing left, while the back has an eagle with outstretched wings and holding arrows and an olive branch in its claws.
There's a picture of an 1879 Morgan dollar at the Related Link.
1921 was a so-called transitional year for dollars. When the denomination was revived that year the new Peace design wasn't ready in time so the Morgan design was struck for the first 11 months of the year. A small run of Peace dollars was made in December, at which time the Morgan design was discontinued. The Peace design was then exclusively used until 1935.
What else can I help you with?
How do you tell a boy silver dollar from a girl silver dollar?
Sorry, silver dollars don't have genders.
How can you tell if my 1795 silver dollar is real?
you can tell it's real by the silver. If its real silver it is real. Get it?? I hope that helped you.
How do you tell where a silver dollar was made?
By the mint mark on the reverse of the coin, but silver dollar coins with no mint mark are made in Philadelphia
How do you tell if my silver dollar is having babies?
Please rephrase question.
Is a 1989 silver dollar all silver?
Better tell that to the US Mint as I am holding one in my hand as we speak.
How can you tell a Carson City minted silver dollar?
Look for the mint mark.
How can you tell that a Morgan Silver Dollar was minted in Carson City?
It will have "CC" in the mint mark position, on the reverse side above the DO in DOLLAR.
What is an 1879 silver dollar?
An 1879 "Silver Dollar" is a Morgan dollar.
How DO you tell a silver dollar coin oF 1886 is authentic?
The best thing to do is take it to a coin dealer.
How do you tell if a 1795 silver dollar is real?
Take it to a local coin collector and see what he or she says.
How can you tell if a 1844 silver dollar is counterfeit?
Check the weight. An authentic US silver dollar should weigh 26.73 grams. If the coin is heavily worn, the weight might be just slightly less.
What is the value of an 1881 silver morgen head dollar coin?
The correct name for this coin is "Morgan dollar" (note the spelling) after its designer George Morgan. The image is of course the head of Lady Liberty rather than Mr. Morgan! Please see the Related Question for information about values.
