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This US 1889 Morgan Silver Dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint. It is composed of 90 per cent silver and 10 per cent copper. The piece features the Liberty Head obverse and the Heraldic Eagle reverse designs. This specimen does not bear a mint mark, signifying production at the Philadelphia Mint. With a mintage of over 21 million, the 1889 Philadelphia issue is a common date within the series.
Condition report:
Circulated, very fine condition. The coin exhibits moderate wear on the high points of Liberty\'s hair and the eagle\'s breast feathers. Numerous contact marks, bag marks, and light scratches are visible across both the fields and the devices. The surfaces exhibit a dull silver-grey patina with areas of darker peripheral toning.
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