1878 Morgan Silver Dollar Cull
Own a piece of history from the very first year of America's legendary Morgan Silver Dollar! Struck in 1878 in 90% silver, each coin comes in Cull condition with heavy wear, but the date will be legible. Mint marks and varieties will vary.
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Product Specifications
| Year | 1878 |
|---|---|
| Condition | Cull |
| Purity | .900 |
| Denomination | $1 |
| Actual Weight | 0.7734 troy oz |
| Gross Weight | 26.73 grams |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
| Origin | US |
Own The Very First Year Of America's Legendary Morgan Silver Dollar!
1878 is where it all began. On February 28, 1878, Congress passed the Bland-Allison Act, and just weeks later the very first Morgan Silver Dollars rolled off the presses at the Philadelphia Mint. That makes 1878 the first-year issue of what would become America's most popular vintage silver dollar, the hard currency that helped build the Wild West. Millions of these coins were later lost forever when the Pittman Act of 1918 sent more than 270 million silver dollars to the melting pot. Here you can own a genuine 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar in Cull condition, an affordable way to hold a first-year Morgan in your hand. Mint marks and varieties will vary.
COIN HIGHLIGHTS:
- FIRST YEAR OF ISSUE – 1878 marks the debut of the Morgan Silver Dollar. First-year coins hold a special place in any collection, and this is your chance to own a piece of the series' very first chapter.
- GEORGE T. MORGAN'S CLASSIC DESIGN – Named for its designer, U.S. Mint Assistant Engraver George T. Morgan, the coin features a profile of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle with outstretched wings on the reverse. The model for Liberty was Anna Willess Williams, a Philadelphia schoolteacher.
- STRUCK IN 90% AMERICAN SILVER – Each Morgan Silver Dollar was struck in 90% silver, containing 0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver, much of it mined from Nevada's famous Comstock Lode.
- LEGAL TENDER SILVER DOLLAR – Morgans were $1 United States legal tender, struck during the heyday of the Wild West, when hard money was king.
- SURVIVORS OF THE GREAT MELT – Under the Pittman Act of 1918, more than 270 million silver dollars were melted down. Every 1878 Morgan that survives today is a real piece of American history.
- CULL CONDITION – Cull coins are below the Very Good grade. Your coin will show heavy wear and may have been cleaned or have scratches, rim dings or other problems, but the date will be legible. It's a budget-friendly way to own a first-year Morgan Silver Dollar. Image is representative; the coin you receive will vary.
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