Lot 248
1896 Silver Morgan Dollar
This auction ended on August 26, 2026.
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| Lot number | 248 |
|---|---|
| Category | Coins & Currency |
| Auction | VARIETY COIN AUCTION – 8/26/26 |
| Date | August 26, 2026 at 8:05 pm CT |
| Auction house | BIGBIDNOW |
| Location | Columbia, Missouri |
Description
1896 Morgan Silver Dollar, struck at the Philadelphia Mint. This classic late-19th-century U.S. silver dollar is one of the more common Morgan Dollar dates and is a popular choice for collectors building a date set or type collection. Please review the photos for the exact condition, surfaces, strike, and overall appearance.
The Morgan Dollar was designed by George T. Morgan and was first introduced in 1878. The obverse features Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap, while the reverse depicts a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings holding arrows and an olive branch.