1892-S Morgan Dollar

Description

The 1892-S Morgan Dollar is a particularly notable coin due to its mint location and rarity.

• Mint: The “S” mint mark on this coin indicates it was minted in San Francisco. The San Francisco mint produced a lower number of 1892 Morgan Dollars compared to the Philadelphia Mint, making it relatively more sought-after, particularly in higher grades.
• Design:
  • Obverse: Features a profile of Lady Liberty, wearing a coronet inscribed with “LIBERTY.” Surrounding her are the words “E PLURIBUS UNUM.”
  • Reverse: Depicts an eagle with outstretched wings, surrounded by a laurel wreath and the inscription “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “ONE DOLLAR.”
• Composition: Like other Morgan Dollars, the 1892-S is made of 90% silver and 10% copper.
• Mintage and Rarity:
  • The total mintage of the 1892-S Morgan Dollar was 1,136,000 coins, which is a relatively small number compared to some other years of the series.
  • While not the rarest Morgan Dollar, it is still considered a scarcity compared to higher-mintage years like the 1892 Philadelphia Morgan Dollar.                              # 79001