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1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar obverse showing Liberty head design in PCGS MS65PL holder

1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar PCGS MS65PL

1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar MS65PL - PCGS Certified Proof-Like Gem

  • Struck in 90% fine silver at the San Francisco Mint
  • Certified MS65PL by PCGS for exceptional proof-like surfaces
  • Features Morgan's classic Liberty head obverse and eagle reverse design
  • Housed in a protective PCGS certification holder
  • Attractive toning visible on both obverse and reverse fields
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Specifications

Year
1881
Mint
San Francisco (S)
Denomination
$1 (One Dollar)
Metal
Silver
Grade
MS65PL
Grading Service
PCGS
Certification Number
32291011
Designer
George T. Morgan
Face Value
$1
SKU
PCGS-32291011
Category
Graded Morgan Silver Dollars
Availability
1 in stock

Description

This 1881-S Morgan Silver Dollar presents a striking example of America's classic 90% silver dollar series, certified MS65PL by PCGS for its gem-quality proof-like surfaces. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this coin displays George T. Morgan's iconic design: a left-facing Liberty head wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, surrounded by thirteen stars and the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM on the obverse, paired with a heraldic eagle clutching an olive branch and arrows beneath IN GOD WE TRUST on the reverse. The proof-like designation reflects the coin's reflective, mirror-like fields, a quality prized by collectors for the enhanced visual contrast between the devices and background. Attractive peripheral toning frames both sides, adding eye appeal characteristic of well-preserved Morgan dollars from this era. The 1881-S issue is one of the more available San Francisco dates in high grade, making it a popular choice for collectors building a Morgan dollar type set or pursuing high-grade proof-like examples. The coin arrives secured in its original PCGS certification holder, which displays the grade, date, mintmark, and unique certification number for easy reference. This tamper-evident holder provides lasting protection for the coin's surfaces during storage and display.

Frequently asked questions

PL stands for Proof-Like, a designation PCGS assigns to Morgan dollars with mirror-like reflective fields on both sides. This quality results from fresh dies used early in a coin's production run, giving the coin enhanced contrast and visual depth compared to standard business strikes.
This coin was struck at the San Francisco Mint, indicated by the S mintmark on the reverse below the eagle's wreath. San Francisco was one of three mints producing Morgan dollars during the series, alongside Philadelphia and Carson City.
Morgan silver dollars, including this 1881-S example, were struck in 90% silver and 10% copper, the standard composition for U.S. silver coinage of the era. This composition gives the coin its characteristic weight and durability.

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