Bidspirit auction | USA - 1 Morgan Dollar

USA - 1 Morgan Dollar 1890 S - UNC - 900 silver, 26.73g (net 24.05g, 0.77 oz), 38.1 mm. - Regarding the color of the coin, we do not know its authenticity The Morgan Dollar is one of the most iconic and widely collected American coins. It was minted in the United States from 1878 to 1904, and again in 1921. The coin is named after its designer, engraver George T. Morgan. With a face value of one dollar, this large silver coin is struck in .900 fine silver (90% silver). The Morgan Dollar represents an era of economic growth, industrial expansion, and the formation of a strong American national identity, making it highly desirable among collectors and precious-metal investors alike. Obverse: The obverse features a portrait of Lady Liberty, an allegorical representation of freedom, shown as a young woman wearing a crown inscribed with the word LIBERTY. The portrait was inspired by a real woman of the period. Surrounding Liberty are thirteen stars, symbolizing the original thirteen colonies, with the date of issue at the bottom. Reverse: The reverse depicts a heraldic American eagle with outstretched wings, holding an olive branch and arrows, symbolizing the balance between peace and strength. Above the eagle appears the motto IN GOD WE TRUST, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE DOLLAR encircling the design. This imagery emphasizes sovereignty, power, and the ideals of the American nation.a