#323 • 1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar – NGC MS62 – Cert. 8160810-024
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1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar NGC Certified MS62 Offered is an 1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar certified and encapsulated by Numismatic Guaranty Company in Mint State 62. The holder label identifies the coin as an 1881-S $1 with NGC certification number 8160810-024. Coin Details Date: 1881 Mint: San Francisco Mintmark: S Denomination: One Dollar Composition: 90% Silver and 10% Copper Designer: George T. Morgan Certification: NGC MS62 Certification Number: 8160810-024 Historical Background The Morgan Dollar was designed by George T. Morgan and originally struck from 1878 through 1904, with an additional production run in 1921. Its obverse features Morgan’s portrait of Liberty, while the reverse depicts an American eagle holding arrows and an olive branch. The 1881-S issue was struck at the San Francisco Mint, with the “S” mintmark appearing beneath the wreath on the reverse. The San Francisco Mint produced approximately 12.76 million Morgan Dollars during 1881. This issue is well known for generally strong strikes and attractive mint luster, making it a popular representative of the Morgan Dollar series. Condition Certified by NGC as MS62, indicating an uncirculated coin with full design detail and no circulation wear. The coin displays bright silver color, noticeable mint luster, a well-defined strike, and scattered contact marks consistent with the assigned grade. Both the obverse and reverse remain clearly visible through the protective NGC holder. A certified, uncirculated San Francisco Morgan Dollar suitable for a type collection, Morgan Dollar set, or precious-metal and numismatic collection. Please review all photographs for the coin’s exact appearance and holder condition.