1892-S Morgan Silver Dollar — San Francisco Mint
1892-S Morgan Silver Dollar — San Francisco Mint
Own a desirable piece of American numismatic history with this 1892-S Morgan Silver Dollar, struck at the San Francisco Mint during the final decade of the 19th century.
Designed by George T. Morgan, the Morgan Silver Dollar was first introduced in 1878 and remains one of the most widely collected coin series in United States history. Its iconic design reflects the economic expansion, western silver mining, and industrial growth of late 19th-century America.
The obverse features a detailed left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with cotton blossoms, wheat, and leaves. The inscription E PLURIBUS UNUM appears above Liberty, with thirteen stars surrounding the lower portion of the design and the date 1892 positioned beneath the portrait.
The reverse displays a majestic bald eagle with outstretched wings, holding arrows and an olive branch, surrounded by a laurel wreath. The inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR, and IN GOD WE TRUST complete the classic design. The S mint mark identifies this coin as a product of the San Francisco Mint.
The 1892-S Morgan Silver Dollar is a recognized better-date issue within the series. Although several million examples were originally produced, many entered circulation, and well-preserved specimens are considerably more difficult to obtain than common-date Morgan Dollars.
Struck in 90% silver, this historic coin offers collectors a combination of precious-metal content, classic American artistry, and desirable date-and-mint-mark significance.
Product Details
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Denomination: One Dollar ($1.00 USD)
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Year: 1892
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Mint: San Francisco (S Mint Mark)
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Series: Morgan Silver Dollar (1878–1904, 1921)
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Original Mintage: 1,200,000
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Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
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Weight: 26.73 grams
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Diameter: 38.1 mm
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Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.7734 Troy Ounces
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Designer: George T. Morgan
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Obverse: Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with agricultural elements
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Reverse: Heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, arrows, olive branch, and laurel wreath
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Edge: Reeded
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Condition: See product photographs for the exact coin offered
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Quantity: One individual coin
Please Note: This listing is for one specific 1892-S Morgan Silver Dollar. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.