Certified Morgan Dollars

Morgan Dollars were issued from 1878 to 1904 and for one additional year in 1921. Out of all United States coin types, this series is frequently cited as the most popular with collectors.


The coins take their name from their designer George T. Morgan. The obverse features Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap, ornamented with wheat and oak leaves. The reverse features a bald eagle with a branch and three arrows in its claws.

Coins were produced at the Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, New Orleans, and Carson City Mints. The series includes several low mintage key date coins like the 1893-S Morgan Dollar with a mintage of only 100,000 and the 1889-CC Morgan Dollar with a mintage of 350,000.

Some collectors of the series will take a specialized interested in Morgan Dollars which display certain qualities. Some coins are struck with Deep Mirror Proof Like (DMPL) surfaces. These coins have frosted raised design elements over mirrored proof like surfaces for a stunning effect. Collectors may also focus on rainbow toned Morgan Dollars. Over time, many of the silver dollars have developed natural toning with an array of colors.

This site provides some basic information on the Morgan Dollars series and also presents a selection of certified coins available for sale.