February 14, 2025
The Morgan Silver Dollar: A Symbol of American Prosperity
First struck in 1878, the Morgan Silver Dollar arose during a turning point in American history. After the Coinage Act of 1873, which had momentarily stopped silver dollar output, the finding of large silver discoveries in Nevada’s Comstock Lode attracted fresh interest in silver coins. Congress responded by passing the Bland-Allison Act in 1878, requiring…
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