The Morgan Silver Dollar first appeared in American coinage in 1878 following the passage of the Bland-Allison Act. This legislation required the U.S. Treasury to buy large amounts of domestically mined silver and strike it into coinage. The design was created by George T. Morgan, a British-born engraver whose work brought a fresh classical look to US coins. Featuring a detailed image of Liberty on the obverse and a bold heraldic eagle on the reverse, the Morgan Dollar quickly earned lasting popularity for its artistry and silver weight. After decades of absence, the US Mint resumed production of Morgan Dollars in 2021 as a modern bullion issue. Today, certified 2023 Morgan Silver Dollar Coins are available from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Coin arrives in a protective slab!
• 2nd modern version of the Morgan Dollar!
• Limited initial issue of 275,000 coins!
• Limited availability of certified coins!
• Contains .859 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Issued a face value of $1 (USD) by the United States.
• Bears a Grade of Mint State 69 from the Professional Coin Grading Service or Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• The obverse features a portrait of Liberty.
• On the reverse is the heraldic eagle.
• Please keep in mind that various label designs are possible in the slabs.

The obverse of the 2023 Morgan Silver Dollar displays Lady Liberty in a left-facing profile. She is shown wearing a Phrygian cap with a coronet inscribed with the word “Liberty,” along with a laurel wreath woven through her hair. The overall look stays true to the classical style that defined George T. Morgan’s original design, offering collectors a faithful modern continuation of the historic artwork.

On the reverse of the 2023 Morgan Silver Dollar Coin, the US Mint revives Morgan’s original heraldic eagle design. The eagle faces forward with its wings fully spread, clutching an olive branch to represent peace and arrows to symbolize readiness for defense. This design differs from the Great Seal of the United States, as it does not include a national shield on the eagle’s chest.

Original Morgan Silver Dollar production ended in 1904 once the government’s required silver purchases were depleted. This marked the close of a long period when silver mining interests strongly influenced American coinage. Millions of Morgan Dollars circulated during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, leaving behind a lasting legacy that continues to attract collectors today.

These 2023 Morgan Silver Dollar Coins are high-quality examples graded Mint State 69. Coins at this level display strong mint luster and sharp details, with no more than two very small imperfections. Any minor marks or hairlines are limited to areas outside the main focal points. Please note that slab label designs may vary. BullionMax cannot guarantee a specific label style, as all coins are selected at random after payment is completed.

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