1921 Morgan Dollar

About This Coin

The 1921 Morgan Dollar is a United States dollar from the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 series — the final year of the series. In 1921, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 86.7 million. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wheat and cotton, encircled by stars and the reverse displays an eagle with outstretched wings clutching an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by a wreath. Revived for one year, from a newly made master die, to replace silver dollars melted under the Pittman Act of 1918, before being replaced by the Peace Dollar. Struck at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco with very high mintages. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $87 to $978 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $118K in SP65 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by George T. Morgan.