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| PCGS Number | 43818 | | General Features |
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| Year | 1896 | | Category | Dollars; Morgan Dollar | | Country | The United States of America | | Mint | Philadelphia | | Strike Type | Business | | Other Features |
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| Denomination | $1 | | Mint Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | | Mint Mark | P | | Die Variety | VAM 2 | | Diameter | 38.1 millimeters | | Weight | 26.73 grams | | Mintage | 9976 | | Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper | | Designer | George T. Morgan | | Edge | Reeded | |
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Each Peace Dollar was minted at 90% silver and contains .77344 oz of pure silver Bullion
The Morgan dollar was minted from 1878 to 1921
It was the standard silver dollar minted since production of the Liberty and Trade Dollars ceased due to the passage of the 1873 coinage law
The coin is named for its designer George Morgan, his Initial “M” is found at the truncation of the neck
Morgan's design was based on work previously done by him on earlier The obverse depicts a profile portrait representing , while the reverse depicts an eagle with wings outstretched
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