1881-P Morgan Silver Dollar AU

Early-Date 1881 Philadelphia Morgan Silver Dollars

First struck in 1878, the Morgan Silver Dollar was one of the workhorse coins of the American Wild West. Struck in highly pure 90% fine silver, they’re believed to be the most widely collected and coveted Silver Dollar in U.S. history—perhaps in part because their numbers were dramatically slashed by the Pittman Act of 1918, which called for millions of Morgans to be melted. It’s believed that as few as 15% of all Morgans still exist, but now you can own one of those vintage coins with this Morgan Silver Dollar struck in 1881 at the Philadelphia Mint.

Vintage Morgans From A Bloody Year In American History

The vintage Morgan Silver Dollars available here are all more than 140 years old and were minted during a historic year. Headlines of the day from 1881 included the famous Gunfight at the OK Corral, Billy the Kid getting shot to death by Sheriff Pat Garret after a three-month chase, and President James Garfield being assassinated—that’s a lot of gunplay It’s a great way to add key early-date Morgan Silver Dollar from the “Mother Mint” to your collection. Plus, each 1881-P Morgan Silver Dollar comes in nice About Uncirculated (AU) condition. Quantities are limited so order yours now!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• AMERICA’S MOST POPULAR COIN – The Morgan Silver Dollar—so named for its designer, U.S. Mint Assistant Engraver George T. Morgan—has stood the test of time. Struck from 1878 to 1904 and again in 1921. Morgan’s historic design depicts a profile of Lady Liberty on the obverse while the reverse features an eagle with outstretched wings.
• STRUCK IN GLEAMING AMERICAN SILVER – These Morgan Silver Dollars were struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 26.73 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver from the famous Comstock Lode. It’s also a big coin measuring 38.1 mm in diameter.
• LEGAL TENDER SILVER DOLLARS – These coins were $1 legal tender and struck during the heyday of America’s Wild West era where coins were overwhelmingly preferred over paper currency.
• ABOUT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 1881-P Morgan Silver Dollar will come in nice About Uncirculated (AU) condition.
• THE CASE OF THE DISAPPEARING MORGANS – While millions of Morgan Silver Dollars were struck from 1878 through 1921, massive silver meltings and the ravages of time have taken their toll. Today coin experts believe that only 15% of all Morgans ever struck remain in existence – and fewer still remain in Uncirculated condition!

The Morgan Silver Dollar is America’s quintessential “Wild West” coin. Here’s your chance to start or add to your Morgan collection by clicking one of these historic coins to your cart today!