Bidspirit auction | US 1889 Morgan Silver Dollar
US 1889 Morgan Silver Dollar - A 1889 United States Morgan silver dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The coin features the George T. Morgan design with the Lady Liberty profile on the obverse and an eagle with outspread wings on the reverse. The absence of a mint mark above the DOLLAR inscription confirms the Philadelphia origin. The coin is composed of 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper. It is presented in a cardboard coin flip with handwritten notations reading 1889, Gem unc, and alphanumeric dealer codes. The 1889 Philadelphia issue is a common date within the series with a mintage of 21,726,000 pieces. Uncirculated. The coin displays original mint luster with light contact marks consistent with bag handling. High points on Liberty hair and the eagle breast feathers show no visible wear. The coin has not been professionally graded by a third-party service.