1903-P Morgan Silver Dollar BU

Low-Mintage 1903-P Morgan Silver Dollar

Nicknamed the “Mother Mint,” the Philadelphia Mint was the nation’s first mint, opening its doors in 1792. That’s where the 1903 Morgan Silver Dollars you see here were struck, in a quantity to the tune of 4.652 million. That may seem like a lot, but actually it’s not a high mintage for the series—just look at the mintage for 1902 when Philadelphia struck 7.994 million Morgans. Add in the ravages of time and the likelihood that many succumbed to the melting pots and that means there are only a fraction of these left. At more than 120 years old, it’s a wonder that any of these coins survived through to today. And now you can secure one in gleaming Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition that retains its original mint luster!

The Workhorse of the Wild West

First struck in 1878, the Morgan Silver Dollar was one of the workhorse coins of the American Wild West. Minted in highly pure 90% fine silver, Morgans are the most widely collected and coveted silver dollars 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 in any condition.

This coin represents a great way to obtain a key-date, low-mintage Morgan Silver Dollar from the “Mother Mint” to your collection. Add this stunning coin to your collection today!

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 1878-1904 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 in 90% 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.
• BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 1903-P Morgan Silver Dollar will come in nice Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) 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!

The Morgan Silver Dollar is America’s most popular and collected silver dollar. Here’s your chance to start or add to your Morgan collection by clicking one of these historic coins to your cart today!