Description
Acquire a tangible piece of 19th-century American heritage that combines exceptional numismatic preservation with high-purity physical silver bullion. Securing an early-date silver coin in About Uncirculated condition grants immediate access to high-grade historical artifacts before heavy circulation wear diminishes their structural details and surface luster.
Key Features & Customer Value:
- 1879 Second-Year Issue: Minted during the second full year of the Morgan series, this date holds elevated historical significance, enhancing long-term demand among series collectors.
- About Uncirculated (AU) Condition: Retains sharp relief details on Liberty’s hair lines and the eagle’s breast feathers, along with partial original mint luster, delivering near-mint visual quality without the high premium of fully uncirculated grades.
- 90% Fine Silver Composition: Contains 0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver backed by the United States Mint, providing intrinsic precious metal value that acts as a physical hedge against inflation.
- Classic George T. Morgan Design: Displays the iconic profile of Lady Liberty and the heraldic bald eagle, ensuring instant market recognition and high resale liquidity.
Technical Specifications:
- Issue Year: 1879
- Condition Grade: About Uncirculated (AU)
- Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Pure Silver Content: 0.7734 troy oz (24.05 grams)
- Total Weight: 26.73 grams
- Diameter: 38.1 mm
- Edge Type: Reeded
- Designer: George T. Morgan
This 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar in AU condition represents a secure addition to historic U.S. coinage holdings, offering verified precious metal content and crisp design definition for an expanding collection or physical silver asset portfolio.
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