Title:
Morgan Silver Dollar 1900
Description:
The 1900-P (Philadelphia) Morgan Silver Dollar is a common yet historic coin, featuring Lady Liberty on the front and an eagle on the back, composed of 90% silver, weighing 26.73 grams (0.7734 oz ASW), with a 38.1mm diameter and reeded edge, and had a large mintage of 8,830,000, making it plentiful in circulated and even high uncirculated grades (MS-65), though higher grades (MS-67+) and Proofs are scarce. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Statistics (1900-P)
• Mint Mark: P (Philadelphia, none shown)
• Mintage: 8,830,000
• Designer: George T. Morgan
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Weight: 26.73 grams (412.5 grains)
• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.7734 troy oz
• Diameter: 38.1 mm (1.5 inches)
• Edge: Reeded [1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Design Elements
• Obverse (Front): Lady Liberty facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap, surrounded by 13 stars, the date, and "E Pluribus Unum”.
• Reverse (Back): Heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, clutching an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by "United States of America,” "One Dollar,” and the mint mark (none for -P). [2, 5, 8, 9]
Rarity & Value (General)
• Common in circulated grades (Good, Fine, Extremely Fine) and high uncirculated grades (MS-65, MS-66).
• Higher grades like MS-67 and above are much rarer and command higher prices.
• Proof versions from Philadelphia are scarce to rare.
Key Statistics (1900-P)
• Mint Mark: P (Philadelphia, none shown)
• Mintage: 8,830,000
• Designer: George T. Morgan
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Weight: 26.73 grams (412.5 grains)
• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.7734 troy oz
• Diameter: 38.1 mm (1.5 inches)
• Edge: Reeded [1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]
Design Elements
• Obverse (Front): Lady Liberty facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap, surrounded by 13 stars, the date, and "E Pluribus Unum”.
• Reverse (Back): Heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, clutching an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by "United States of America,” "One Dollar,” and the mint mark (none for -P). [2, 5, 8, 9]
Rarity & Value (General)
• Common in circulated grades (Good, Fine, Extremely Fine) and high uncirculated grades (MS-65, MS-66).
• Higher grades like MS-67 and above are much rarer and command higher prices.
• Proof versions from Philadelphia are scarce to rare.
Country:
United States
Year:
1900
Mintage:
8,830,000
Material:
Silver
Denomination:
$1
Weight:
26.73 g
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Edge:
reeded
Designers:
George T. Morgan
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Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:54:14
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$87.44
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-24
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:54:14
