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1901 One Dollar MS Values
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The 1901 Morgan dollar from the Philadelphia Mint is, with the exception of the 1895, the rarest of all Philly-minted Morgan dollars. It has a mintage of under 7 million, and many numismatic experts believe that a large number were melted under the Pittman Act of 1918. The vast majority of known specimens are encountered in circulated condition, with a relatively small number in uncirculated grades. Gems are exceedingly rare, as are PLs and DMPLs -- all of these take monumental premiums on the rare occasions they are offered for sale.
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $53.64
Obverse: Portrait of Liberty centered. On the left are found 7 stars with the words E*PLURIBUS*UNUM followed by 6 stars on the right. The date is positioned at the bottom.
Reverse: The heraldic eagle is centered holding a bunch of arrows and branch surrounded by and olive leaves. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR frame the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears above the letters DO of DOLLAR.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,962,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
26.73 gr
Weight:
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1901
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Reverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
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