1921 Morgan + 1922 Peace + 1923 Peace Silver Dollars 90% Silver Lot #2

Description: "The Morgan Silver Dollar is frequently cited as the most popular series within all of American numismatics. Collectors are drawn to the large size, classic design, and relatively robust availability. The coins were issued from 1878 to 1904 and for one additional year in 1921, with production taking place across four different mint facilities.Morgan ObverseThe obverse of the Morgan Dollar features the head of Liberty, facing left. The model for Liberty is believed to be Philadelphia schoolteacher Anna Willess Williams, who had sat for Morgan on several occasions. Liberty wears a Phrygian cap with the word “LIBERTY” on her hair band and various agricultural elements intertwined, including stalks of wheat, bolls of cotton, and leaves of oak. There are seven stars appearing to the left of the portrait and six stars appearing to the right. The inscription “E PLURIBUM UNUM” appears above, with the date below. The designer’s initial, appearing as a single “M,” is found on the truncation of the neck.Morgan ReverseThe reverse design features a bald eagle with its wings outstretched, framed within a small, open wreath. The eagle’s talons grasp an olive branch and three arrows. The inscription “IN GOD WE TRUST” appears above the eagle. The additional inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “ONE DOLLAR” appear surrounding, separated by stars." The Peace Dollar was introduced in 1921 as the successor to the popular Morgan Dollar series. The new design was created to commemorate the restoration of peace following the conclusion of World War I. For the first year of issue, the coins were struck in high relief, which made for a stunning presentation of the design. However, this proved impractical within production and commerce, so the relief was lowered for the remaining years of the series. Notably, Peace Dollars would represent the last silver dollars struck for circulation within the United States.Obverse DesignThe obverse design of the Peace Dollar features the head of Liberty, facing left. According to Francisci, the image of Liberty was based on his wife Terea Cafarelli. Liberty is shown wearing a radiate crown, with her hair lightly bound and several locks flowing in the wind. The inscription “LIBERTY” appears above, and the date appears below. The motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” is in a straight line, interrupted by Liberty’s neck.Reverse Designhe reverse design of the coin features an eagle perched on a rock, facing right. An olive branch is clasped in the eagle’s talons and rays of sunlight emanate from the lower right. The initial design created by Francisci had featured an eagle breaking a sword to symbolize the end of war through the destruction of its implement. Concern that the symbolism might be misinterpreted had prompted the Mint to alter the design. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” appear above the eagle in concentric arcs. The word “PEACE” appears at the base of the coin. The denomination ONE DOLLAR appears in a straight line, with the words split by the eagle. ProvenanceThese coins were collected, by myself, my parents, and grandparents over the past 150 years.This listing is for three coins. One each from, 1921, 1922, and 1923.

Price: 74.99 USD

Location: Forest Hill, Maryland

End Time: 2024-11-25T03:19:23.000Z

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