#322 • 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar – NGC MS61 – Cert. 8348024-005

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1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar NGC Certified MS61 • San Francisco Mint Offered here is an 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar, struck at the San Francisco Mint and certified by the Numismatic Guaranty Company in Mint State 61. The coin is securely encapsulated in an NGC holder bearing certification number 8348024-005. This example displays an attractive, bright silver appearance with considerable remaining mint luster. Scattered contact marks are visible across the fields and devices, consistent with the assigned MS61 grade. Liberty’s portrait, surrounding lettering, date, eagle and reverse details remain sharply defined. The NGC holder retains its label, barcode, QR code and holographic verification panel. Coin Details Issue: Morgan Silver Dollar Date: 1879 Mint: San Francisco Mint mark: S Denomination: One Dollar Designer: George T. Morgan Composition: 90% silver and 10% copper Certified grade: NGC MS61 Certification number: 8348024-005 Historical Background Introduced in 1878, the Morgan Dollar was designed by United States Mint engraver George T. Morgan. Its imagery reflects the nation’s westward expansion and industrial development during the closing decades of the nineteenth century. The obverse depicts Liberty in profile, while the reverse features an American eagle holding arrows and an olive branch. The San Francisco Mint produced approximately 9.11 million Morgan Dollars in 1879. San Francisco issues from this period became known for generally strong strikes and attractive mint luster. The 1879-S remains a popular choice for collectors seeking an early Morgan Dollar in certified Mint State condition. Condition Certified by NGC as MS61. The coin exhibits bright surfaces, strong remaining luster and scattered contact marks consistent with the assigned grade. The encapsulation holder appears to be in good overall condition with ordinary handling wear. Summary: An appealing early San Francisco Morgan Dollar with bright Mint State surfaces, authenticated and graded MS61 by NGC. A solid certified example for a Morgan Dollar collection, nineteenth-century United States coin collection or precious-metals portfolio.