The Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most iconic silver dollar designs in U.S. history. First introduced in 1878, these coins were minted annually from 1878 to 1904, with one final release in 1921. Right now, 1898 Morgan Silver Dollar Coins are available online at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with a protective plastic flip or acrylic tube of 20 coins!
• 21st issue of Morgan Dollars!
• Total mintage of 5,884,000 coins at Philadelphia!
• Contains .7734 Troy oz of actual silver content in BU condition.
• The face value of $1 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
• On the obverse is Lady Liberty.
• The reverse features the heraldic eagle.

The Morgan Silver Dollar series includes 28 total issue dates, with a 17-year gap between the 1904 issue and the 1921 return of silver dollar production. In 1898, the US Mint produced over 15 million coins, with 5.884 million minted in Philadelphia alone. Additional coins were struck at the New Orleans and San Francisco Mints, making this year’s production one of the higher outputs in the series.

Each of these 1898 Morgan Silver Dollar Coins is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Coins are individually housed in plastic flips, while multiples of 20 are packaged in acrylic tubes. These silver dollars take their name from George T. Morgan, who designed the coin in 1878 during his tenure as an Assistant Engraver at the US Mint.

On the obverse of the 1898 Morgan Dollar is a portrait of Lady Liberty. This left-profile design shows Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap, a coronet crown inscribed with “Liberty,” and a laurel wreath. Surrounding her are 13 stars representing the original American Colonies.

The reverse of the 1898 Morgan Silver Dollar features George T. Morgan’s heraldic eagle design. This powerful image depicts a bald eagle with outstretched wings. The eagle clutches arrows of war and an olive branch of peace in its talons, symbolizing strength and readiness for peace.

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