Why purchase this certified Centennial Anniversary set of 1921 and 2021 Morgan Silver Dollars?
The Morgan Silver Dollar was annually issued by the U.S. Mint from 1878 until 1904, then returned for a final, single year of issue in 1921. The coin’s imagery is notably one of the most recognizable designs in the history of U.S. coinage, created by the coin’s namesake, George T. Morgan, the seventh Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint. In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Morgan Dollar series’ conclusion, the Mint has revived the timeless design for a 2021 dated celebratory issue of the coin. This exciting set includes two Morgan Silver Dollar coins minted with the same design, both struck at the Philadelphia Mint exactly one hundred years apart: a final year of issue 1921 coin and First Day of Issue designated example of the 2021 centennial anniversary release.
- This set features two certified Morgan Silver Dollar coins, one with the date of 1921 and one with the date of 2021.
- Each coin is a Philadelphia Mint product, as confirmed by the lack of a Mint mark.
- Each coin measures 38.10 mm diameter.
- The 1921 coin is crafted from 26.73 grams of .900 fine silver and is part of a final reported mintage of 44,690,000 pieces.
- The 2021 coin is struck from 26.686 grams of .999 fine silver.
- The perfectly graded 2021 coin received the distinctive First Day of Issue attribution.
- The 2021 Morgan Dollar is part of a 175,000 piece product limit, the entirety of which is sold out at the Mint.
Magnificent Morgan Dollar Imagery
Obverse: Lady Liberty is depicted on the obverse as a young woman wearing a Phrygian cap, which symbolizes freedom and the pursuit of liberty. “LIBERTY” is inscribed upon the band of the cap, with sprigs of wheat, cotton and oak tucked into its folds. The portrait is encircled by thirteen stars and the Latin phrase “E PLURIBUS UNUM” (out of many, one), with the date of issue “1921” or “2021” positioned below.
Reverse: An eagle is featured on the reverse, clutching an olive branch and three arrows. The national motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” is inscribed between the eagle’s outstretched wings, while a ribbon-tied laurel wreath curves below. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “ONE DOLLAR” encircle the image.
Impressively Graded Set
Each coin in this Philadelphia Mint Centennial Anniversary Morgan Silver Dollar set was submitted to the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) for review. Featuring a sharp strike, an outstanding amount of original Mint luster and sensational eye appeal, the 1921 Morgan Dollar earned the superb grade of Mint State 63. The 2021-(P) Morgan Dollar, authenticated as First Day of Issue release, was awarded the grade of Mint State 70 for its perfect strike, flawless surfaces and exceptional eye appeal. Each coin is individually encapsulated in a sonically sealed protective holder accompanied by a NGC certification label. The graded Centennial Anniversary Morgan Silver Dollar Set will arrive in a handsome mahogany keepsake display case.
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