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Denomination1 Dollar
Country / EmpireUnited States
Diameter (mm)38.1
Obverse DesignLiberty head facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap, adorned with wheat and cotton, and the word "LIBERTY" on her headband. Thirteen stars, "E PLURIBUS UNUM", and the date encircle her.
Reverse DesignEagle with outstretched wings, clutching an olive branch and arrows. A wreath encircles the eagle. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", "ONE DOLLAR", and "IN GOD WE TRUST" are inscribed.
Historical Context
The 1893-S Morgan Dollar is one of the rarest and most highly coveted coins in the Morgan Dollar series due to its extremely low mintage. This low production is often attributed to the economic downturn known as the Panic of 1893, which led to reduced demand for silver coinage.
