1893‑S. The rare key-date 1893‑S Morgan is the showpiece most collectors need to complete a collection but is difficult to acquire! This rare 90% silver dollar is considered the most desirable Morgan ever struck at a branch mint.
Are coins without a mint mark rare?
Millions and millions of coins have been struck over the years at the Philadelphia Mint with no mintmarks. This is normal and rarely adds value given the large mintages at this important coin-minting facility.
Where are the mint marks on a Morgan silver dollar?
On Morgan dollars, the mint mark is found underneath the wreath surrounding the eagle. Mint marks on Peace dollars appear on the lower left of the coin, just left of the eagle’s tail feathers. Coins minted in Philadelphia have no mint mark. The pictures below show where to find mint marks on both silver dollars.
What makes a new Morgan silver dollar fake?
Often the result of different fonts between the original coins and counterfeit coins. Poorly aligned mint marks. The NGC and others have spotted fake Morgans with mint marks, such as the “O” of the New Orleans Mint, that are crooked or struck on a slant. Poorly struck letters on the reverse.
What kind of coins have no mint marks?
Certain rare dates struck by the Philadelphia mint can be valuable due to low mintages or low survival rates, such as the 1901 Morgan Dollar in excellent condition or early type coins of the 1790s and early 1800s. No S Proof coins issued in 5-coin Proof Sets that accidentally had the mintmark left off are also valuable pieces.
When was the New Orleans silver dollar minted?
The New Orleans Mint began striking the new silver dollars in 1879. The Denver Mint, established in 1906, struck the coins for only one year, in 1921. The mint marks appearing on the coins are none, representing Philadelphia, ” CC ” for Carson City, ” S ” for San Francisco, ” O ” for New Orleans and ” D ” for Denver.
