1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar NGC MS-65 DPL

1879 S Morgan Silver Dollar NGC MS-65 DPL

Add a highly desirable prooflike Morgan Dollar to your collection with this 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar certified MS65 DPL by NGC. Struck at the historic San Francisco Mint, this coin combines a premium Gem Mint State grade with the coveted Deep Prooflike (DPL) designation, making it a standout example within the Morgan Dollar series.

The Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most iconic coins ever produced by the United States Mint. Designed by George T. Morgan and first issued in 1878, the series has become a cornerstone of American numismatics. The obverse features Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with cotton and wheat, symbolizing the nation's agricultural and industrial prosperity, while the reverse showcases a powerful eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch.

The 1879-S issue is especially popular among collectors due to the exceptional quality often associated with Morgan Dollars struck at the San Francisco Mint. During the late nineteenth century, the San Francisco Mint earned a reputation for producing coins with strong strikes, attractive luster, and superior eye appeal. As a result, many collectors actively seek San Francisco Morgan Dollars when assembling high-grade sets.

This example has been certified MS65 DPL (Deep Prooflike) by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC). The DPL designation is awarded to Morgan Dollars that exhibit highly reflective, mirror-like fields that resemble Proof coinage. Deep Prooflike examples represent only a small percentage of surviving Morgan Dollars and are particularly desirable due to their dramatic visual contrast and enhanced eye appeal.

The 1879-S Morgan Dollar had an original mintage of 9,110,000 coins, but only a fraction survive today with Deep Prooflike surfaces and Gem Mint State preservation. The combination of a San Francisco issue, Gem MS65 grade, and DPL designation makes this coin an attractive addition to any advanced Morgan Dollar collection.

Containing 0.7734 troy ounce of silver, this coin offers both historical significance and precious metal content. More than 140 years after its production, the Morgan Dollar continues to be one of the most actively collected and widely recognized coin series in the world.

Specifications

• Year: 1879
• Mint: San Francisco Mint
• Mint Mark: S
• Denomination: $1
• Grade: NGC MS65 DPL
• Certification: Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC)
• Designation: Deep Prooflike (DPL)
• Series: Morgan Silver Dollar
• Designer: George T. Morgan
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Actual Silver Weight: 0.7734 Troy Ounce
• Weight: 26.73 Grams
• Diameter: 38.1 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Mintage: 9,110,000
• Country: United States
• Packaging: NGC Certified Holder