Title:
Morgan 1885-(P) Morgan Silver Dollar
Description:
The 1885-P (Philadelphia) Morgan Silver Dollar is a common yet iconic coin, weighing 26.73 grams, made of 90% silver (0.7734 oz ASW), with a 38.1mm diameter, featuring Lady Liberty (obverse) and an eagle (reverse), and distinguished by having no mint mark (the "P” denotes Philadelphia). With a large mintage of over 17.7 million, these coins are readily available, especially in uncirculated (Mint State) grades, making them a popular choice for collectors. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Key Specifications
• Mint: Philadelphia (No mint mark)
• Mintage: 17,785,000 (approx.)
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Weight: 26.73 grams (0.86 troy ounces)
• Diameter: 38.1 mm (1.5 inches)
• Designer: George T. Morgan
• Edge: Reeded [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8]
Design Details
• Obverse: Profile of Lady Liberty with "LIBERTY” and the date "1885”.
• Reverse: An eagle with outstretched wings, surrounded by "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”, "ONE DOLLAR”, and "IN GOD WE TRUST”. [1, 6, 7]
Collectibility
• Commonality: Abundant in both circulated and Mint State (MS) grades (MS-60 to MS-65+) due to high production.
• Value: Generally affordable, often just above melt value in lower grades, but high-grade examples (MS-65 and higher) offer significant collector appeal and value.
Key Specifications
• Mint: Philadelphia (No mint mark)
• Mintage: 17,785,000 (approx.)
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Weight: 26.73 grams (0.86 troy ounces)
• Diameter: 38.1 mm (1.5 inches)
• Designer: George T. Morgan
• Edge: Reeded [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8]
Design Details
• Obverse: Profile of Lady Liberty with "LIBERTY” and the date "1885”.
• Reverse: An eagle with outstretched wings, surrounded by "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”, "ONE DOLLAR”, and "IN GOD WE TRUST”. [1, 6, 7]
Collectibility
• Commonality: Abundant in both circulated and Mint State (MS) grades (MS-60 to MS-65+) due to high production.
• Value: Generally affordable, often just above melt value in lower grades, but high-grade examples (MS-65 and higher) offer significant collector appeal and value.
Country:
United States
Year:
1885
Mintage:
17,787,000
Material:
Silver
Denomination:
$1.00
Weight:
26.73 g
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Edge:
Reeded Edge
Designers:
George T. Morgan
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Date Added:
2022-01-22 13:43:03
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$50.00
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-24
Date Added:
2022-01-22 13:43:03
