Description
Designed by George T. Morgan, the Morgan dollar was produced from 1878 to 1921.
The obverse design for the coin features lady liberty facing left wearing a Phrygian cap, a wreath, and a headband with the inscription “LIBERTY”. On the outer periphery are the words “E PLURIBUS UNUM” (a dot separating each) and 13 stars to represent the original states. Located directly under the neck of Lady Liberty is the designer’s initial “M”.
The reverse features an eagle holding an olive branch in one claw and arrows in the other and directly above the eagle are the words “IN GOD WE TRUST” while directly below the eagle is a laurel wreath tied with a ribbon. On the outer periphery are the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “ONE DOLLAR” as well as two stars separating the two phrases. Located on the left loop ribbon of the wreath is the designer’s initial “M”. A mint mark for New Orleans (O), San Francisco (S), Carson City (CC) or Denver (D) is located just below the ribbon. Coins minted at the Philadelphia mint carried no mint marks.