Basic: The best advice is to obtain a book from a bookseller or local coin shop called "A GUIDE TO UNITED STATES COINS" by RS Yeoman - The "Red Book" as it is called. This book is the mainstay for coin values for dealers and collectors. The ISBNs are = ISBN-10: 079482267-3 ; and ISBN-13: 978-079482267-5. Bear in mind that the quotes in that book are top-end retail; most collectors or dealers will most likely offer slightly less. VAMs = You need to look for special books on this topic. VAMs are minting varieties of the Morgan Dollars, and command a significant following with some collectors.
Information about Morgan silver dollars includes their history, design, mintmarks, minting years, and various editions. The coins were minted between 1878 and 1904, and then again in 1921. They were designed by George T. Morgan, an English-born United States Mint engraver. The coins are made of 90% silver and 10% copper, with a diameter of 38.1mm and a weight of 26.73 grams.
The value of an Indian silver rupee from 1862 can vary based on factors such as condition, rarity, and current market demand for historical coins. A general estimate would be around $20 to $50 for a circulated coin, but prices can be higher for coins in better condition or with unique characteristics.
The "IS" stamp on a silver spoon likely stands for International Silver Co, which was a prominent American silver manufacturer. The stamp helps to identify the manufacturer of the spoon and can also sometimes indicate the silver content of the piece.
The silver certificate you have is a one-dollar bill from the series of 1899. It features a portrait of Martha Washington, the wife of President George Washington, on the front. The serial number does not provide any specific information beyond being part of a collection of silver certificates issued in the late 1800s.
Well the chemical symbol for silver is Ag from Latin argentum
The scientific name for the silver langur is Trachypithecus cristatus.
Yes, Morgan dollars are made out of 90% silver.
The "Morgan" of the Morgan dollars was the designer of the coin: George T. Morgan. The face on the obverse of the coin is a generic representation of Lady Liberty. See the Related Links for more information on the Morgan dollar and its designer.
George T. Morgan is famous for designing and engraving the Morgan Silver Dollars (1878-1904 & 1921), which are named after him.
Most common Morgan silver dollars are worth around 20 to 40 dollars in lower circulated condition. See the link below for a price guide and then you can see common Morgan silver dollars.
Morgan Silver Dollars were struck in 1895
Morgan dollars.
Yes, all US silver dollars from 1840 to 1935 are struck in 90% silver & 10% copper, this includes the Morgan series.
A 1926 Morgan dollar would be an incredible coin because the last dollars with the Morgan design were made in 1921. All dollars dated 1926 are Peace dollars. See the related question for more information.
Please check your coin again. Peace dollars were minted from 1921 to 1935. All silver dollars minted in 1890 were Morgan dollars, named after their designer George Morgan. Please see the Related Question for more information.
US Trade dollars have more silver in them than Morgan dollars do. But in general the Morgans have higher values.
Morgan silver dollars were not minted until 1878.
The last year for Morgan dollars was 1921.If you have a Peace dollar from 1924, see the Related Question for more information.