Morgan Silver Dollar G-VG 1897-S

Lady Liberty has been on the face of US currency ever since the first mint facility was established. Her presence on the coinage as been a long-time tradition but it isn't for the reason you would think. This temptation of placing Lady Liberty on all currency is actually the law. The Coinage act of 1792 requires the US Mint to include "an impression emblematic of liberty" on all currency. This Morgan carries the "S" mint-mark, to verify it was struck at the famous and successful San Francisco Mint. The San Francisco Mint was founded in 1854, as a result of the famous gold rushes on the west coast. In just its first year, it turned out $4 million of gold coins from all the gold being mined.Your 1897-S Morgan is considered to be good-very good condition, containing a very worn and smooth surface but the date is still readable.

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• Year: 1897
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