The Morgan Silver Dollar is a staple for US coin collectors, appreciated for its history and classic artwork. Struck during a time of major growth in the United States, the series links today’s hobby to the late 1800s, when industry and silver output were on the rise. Now, 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Coins in Mint State condition are available online from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Coin arrives in a protective plastic slab!
• 2nd year of production for the Morgan Silver Dollar series!
• Final mintage of 9,110,000 coins at San Francisco!
• Limited number of certified coins available!
• Contains .7734 troy oz of actual silver content.
• Issued a face value of $1 (USD) by the United States.
• Bears a Grade of Mint State 66 from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Grade authenticated by the Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC).
• Features Lady Liberty on the obverse.
• Includes the heraldic eagle on the reverse.
• Comes with an S mint mark from the San Francisco Mint.

On the obverse, the 1879-S Silver Morgan Dollar presents George T. Morgan’s portrait of Liberty in left-profile. She wears a Phrygian cap along with a laurel wreath and a coronet, symbols tied to freedom and honor.

The reverse of the 1879-S Morgan Dollar Coin showcases Morgan’s heraldic eagle. The bald eagle spreads its wings and holds arrows and an olive branch, a simple image that balances readiness for defense with a desire for peace.

The year 1879 was significant for American silver mining. The Comstock Lode in Nevada continued to yield metal, while strikes in Colorado’s Leadville district pushed national production higher. As railroads and better extraction methods opened access to new deposits, the growing supply of silver fed an ongoing national discussion about the metal’s monetary role.

These 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Coins are housed in protective plastic slabs and certified by NGC at Mint State 66. Coins at this level often show strong luster and only a few small contact marks, including some in key focal areas. Fine hairlines may be present but typically require magnification to see. A CAC sticker is included to confirm the accuracy of the NGC MS66 grade.

Please contact BullionMax with any questions about silver bullion. We are available at 800-729-3202, online through our web chat, or via email.