Is there silver in a 1921 silver dollar?

Answer 1

The term "Morgan dollar" refers to the standard silver dollars designed by George T. Morgan and minted from 1878 to 1904 and in 1921. Trade dollars were struck for use in international trade and were designed by William Barber, who was more famous for creating the images used on dimes, quarters, and halves from 1892 to 1916.

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Answer 2

No. The 1871 silver dollar was a Seated Liberty dollar. If it says "Trade Dollar" on the back, it is a fake coin, a cheap replica of an 1873 pattern coin that bears a Seated Liberty obverse and a "Trade Dollar" reverse that also says "420 grains 900 fine."

These coins are legally required to be stamped "COPY" but not all of them are.

Answer 3

No there is not. US silver dollars were only minted in Philadelphia, New Orleans and San Francisco in 1903. Carson City mint operated from 1870 to 1893.

Answer 4

Yes. All U.S. silver dollars dated 1935 or earlier contain 90% silver.