The "M" you see on the ribbon that ties wreath together, stands for Morgan, as in George T. Morgan the designer of the coin. Also another "M" is on the base of Miss Liberty's neck on the front of the coin.
The coin is a Morgan dollar the "M" is the designers George T. Morgan initial and 1921 is the highest mintage year of the series, values for circulated coins are low at $16.00-$20.00
M is the monogram of George Morgan, the coin's designer - hence, Morgan dollar ! You need to look on the back for a mint mark. See Related Questions for more specific information.
The coin has 40% silver in it or .3161oz of pure silver.
There isn't one. M was the monogram of George Morgan who designed the dollars minted from 1878 to 1904 and in 1921. Peace dollars were designed by Anthony de Francisci; his monogram of an intertwined "AF" appears below Miss Liberty's neck.
The U.S. does not have a "M" mintmark. Look at the coin again and post new question.
The U.S. has never used an M mint mark. You're looking at the monogram of the designer, G. T. Morgan - the reason these are normally called Morgan dollars. See the Related Question for more information.
Continued: I heard that if there is a M on the front of the coin it is a morgan which there is no M then i heard it would be considered a peace silver dollar but when i looked at the picture of a piece silver dollar the pictures were different.
Horseshoes are silver when they are first made, you can turn them back silver after they are worn. Unless you paint the,m - tehe
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.
M. M. Ismail was born in 1921.
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.
William M. Brewer died in 1921.