1879 Morgan Silver Dollar – Authenticated VG Collector's Edition

1879 Morgan Silver Dollar | Authenticated VG – Collector's Edition

Own a piece of Gilded Age American history. This 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar has been authenticated and designated as a VG (Very Good) Collector's Edition — a circulated example that tells the story of everyday commerce in 19th-century America. Housed in a protective slab with cert # BA17-00129-002.

Coin Specifications

• Year: 1879
• Denomination: $1 (S$1) Morgan Silver Dollar
• Grade: VG – Very Good
• Designation: Collector's Edition – Authenticated
• Cert #: BA17-00129-002
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Silver Weight: 0.7734 troy oz
• Total Weight: 26.73 grams
• Diameter: 38.1 mm

What VG Means

A Very Good coin shows moderate to heavy wear on the high points but all major design elements remain clear and visible. The date, legends, and Lady Liberty portrait are all identifiable. For early Morgan dates like the 1879, circulated examples carry genuine historical character — these coins passed through real hands during the Wild West era of American history.

Why the 1879 Morgan?

The 1879 Morgan Dollar was struck in the very first year of the Morgan series — making it one of the most historically significant dates in the entire run. Designed by George T. Morgan, this coin debuted just 14 years after the Civil War. A circulated 1879 Morgan is an affordable way to own a first-year-of-issue classic with nearly 150 years of American history behind it.

Ships securely in its protective authenticated holder.