Bidspirit auction | Pair US Morgan Dollars, 1879
Pair US Morgan Dollars, 1879 & 1899-O - A pair of United States Morgan silver dollars comprising an 1879 Philadelphia Mint issue and an 1899 New Orleans Mint issue. Struck in 90% silver and 10% copper composition (.900 fineness) with reeded edges. Each coin features the Morgan dollar design, with Liberty profile obverse lettered E PLURIBUS UNUM with date below, and heraldic eagle reverse lettered UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE DOLLAR with the motto In God We Trust above. The 1879 coin exhibits no mint mark beneath the wreath bow.