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Why is a silver dollar called a Morgan silver dollar?

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∙ 17y ago

Updated: 10/24/2022

Only dollars issued from 1878 to November 1921 are called Morgan dollars. The design that these coins carry was created by George T. Morgan.

It's similar to the Barber dimes, quarters, and halves. They don't have anything to do with haircuts; the designer was Charles Barber.

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What is the rare year for the Morgan silver dollar?

A rare Morgan Silver Dollar is 1876.

How rare is the Morgan silver dollar?

The Morgan silver dollar is a collectors item and can be about $39

What is an 1879 silver dollar?

An 1879 "Silver Dollar" is a Morgan dollar.

What is the difference between a silver dollar and a Morgan dollar?

A Morgan dollar IS a silver dollar. The term Morgan refers to the designer George T. Morgan who created the images used from 1878 to 1904 and in 1921.

Is a Morgan silver dollar pure silver or 925?

A Morgan silver dollar is not pure silver or .925 (sterling). It is made of 90% silver and 10% copper, which equals a .900 silver fineness.

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A Morgan 1882 Silver Dollar has 0.7735 of an ounce of silver.

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Why doesn't my Morgan Silver Dollar have a year on it?

coz it ain't a Morgan silver collar

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Exactly one. A Morgan dollar is a specific kind of silver dollar, designed by and named for George T. Morgan and minted from 1878 to 1904 and in 1921.

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