Morgan Silver Dollar Basics - Coin Collecting and Silver Stacking

[@samuelleahy4780]

I picked up an 1890, New Orleans mint, Morgan dollar yesterday. It’s not in the best shape, but it’s just cool to me. I know some people collect to eventually sell, but I still love having moments where I take my silver out and just look at it and be proud of what I have.

[@ericrollings]

That’s awesome. If you enjoy it, buy what you can afford and have fun. I like to imagine what heavily circulated Morgan’s could’ve seen? How much bourbon was bought in a saloon or was it part of a horse trade? Could Jesse James or an outlaw had it in his pocket? How about Wyatt Earp? That was such a historically rich time period, the possibilities are endless.

[@jonathanjr1894]

I recently just started stacking myself and got a Morgan yesterday and a pawn store for a good deal. Lil beat up but super cool coin

[@robertrogers7610]

Me too. I put all of mine in cap Sules. Just in case I drop one.

[@martinphilip8998]

My mother won $80 on a slot machine pull in Las Vegas in 1960. My brother would clear out the kitchen cupboard and pull a drawer out. Then he put a cardboard tube through the hole and we lined up to play slot machine. I’m 70 now and can remember the great fun we had. Eventually, a cleaning lady stole them. But fond memories endure.

[@Wolfenstein69924]

My grandfather passed away last week at 89. We just discovered he had a small collection of old coins and bills, some he may have gotten from his parents. Among them an 1896 Morgan Dollar. There’s obviously tarnish on it but it’s beautiful.

[@KausB89]

What a great find. May your Grandfather rest in peace. I hope you will keep it for your Grandkids

[@silverfan2196]

Your buying the history thats why i like em.

[@Daniyoyo]

Holding something that somebody else held over 100 years ago .. it’s just something about it

[@silverfan2196]

@@Daniyoyo go away loser

[@silverfan2196]

What did I say negative. But to you go sit on it.

[@ianmorales2960]

@Jack Schisler Yeah what the heck, did he misinterpret the comment or something?

[@sienasagee]

yes

[@JA-dz3ox]

I just love Morgan Silver Dollars, every time I look at them I'm like wow, I also like them if they have some type of beautiful aging tone

[@onedollasnake]

me too

[@masonrhys5216]

Instablaster...

[@fifteenbyfive]

Don't let George Morgan's "Assistant" in his title fool you. He had a huge reputation in Britain at that point. We called him over here to make a proper silver dollar design and he said sure, I can do that. He couldn't just step off the boat and take over the Mint. He wasn't the highest manager obviously but he was essential and irreplaceable to the Morgan's creation. Not the most valuable US coin by a long shot, but I think it's one of the most beautiful coins of all time anywhere in the world. It's super popular with collectors and a true American classic!

[@debbys-abqnm4537]

Morgan 1881S: my grandmother gave me one in about 1960. It is dark/tarnished as I'm sure it was used in commerce and wound up in her purse and eventually was saved and offered to me among a handful of similar coins. It was the oldest one, so I chose it. Coins can encourage kids to do research. I discovered that 1881 was the year Billy the Kid was shot/killed (or so the story goes), not far from where I lived almost 80 years later in southern New Mexico. I still have the coin. I'll have to write up something about it in the event I can pass it along to my grand nieces 😊

[@debbys-abqnm4537]

Oh, last month I bought some Morgans, pretty much cull, their choice, from Apmex, and they were... okay, I guess. The price was low, and I just want them for barter in the future as they will be recognizable. Oh, and delivery speed was super fast as Apmex is in Oklahoma City, one time zone downhill from me. YMMV. (also, my LCS is better 😉

[@SilverDragons47]

Debby S-AbqNM that is cool that you have some backstory on the coin! 🔥🐉

[@edfindstreasure]

Another cool thing with 1881 it is also 1881 when you spin it around just like 1961. Not too many years you can do that with.

[@waynestewart1054]

I love Morgan's they're awesome I also like having the circulated ones they are the silver that actually get to hold in hand stack it play with it I love it

[@michaelohara6614]

I have four, handed down from my father. 1878, 1881, 1883, 1890 CC. All in circulated , worn condition. They feel good in my hand.

[@douglaswilliams6834]

Another excellent video. Thanks! The Morgan is a beautiful coin for sure. I don't really collect them, but I have a NGC graded AU58 common date with good eye appeal just because I wanted a nice example to look at. Same for the Peace dollar. As far as stacking them for their silver value, I think that it makes more sense, if you want to stack constitutional ("junk") silver to stick with halves, quarters, and dimes. The Morgans just have too high a premium. That is unless you can get them for a great deal. A quick check of JM Bullion as I type this reveals that I can purchase a roll of twenty 1921 Morgans in VG+ condition for $396. On the other hand, I could purchase a roll of twenty generic (buffalo, sunshine, or whatever) silver rounds for $345 (free shipping on either order). The roll of Morgans will contain 15.5 troy oz of silver, while the roll of rounds will contain 20 oz.

[@danr1920]

I knew a guy at work who bought silver. I would kid him that I liked silver dollars because if the price of silver crashed, they would still be worth a dollar!

[@trackpackgt877]

Yeah right now my local coin shop don't have any Eagles or 1 oz silver bars or coins but they do have Morgan's I love them for the history and because it's more silver in my bank! I actually carry a 1885 morgan in my pocket everyday

[@ronschneider1870]

Morgan Silver Dollars is the coins of the Old West! They are the cheapest old coins that you can buy! They are still as popular today as they were back then! BU Morgan's as cheap as 50 dollars! Good video Silver Dragons! I enjoyed seeing this!

[@maguscrowley4645]

Wow, 3 years ago 22 was too high for Morgan's? They are selling now for 35-45 now. I bought several around 24, and I am glad I did!!!

[@anonymous071985]

Watching this AFTER buying junk Morgan's from coin shop. Spot is about 21 and i paid 25 each. So 4 over spot New to all this. Wish i watched this BEFORE The coins look awesome and i couldn't leave the shop empty hand

[@randywhelchel4674]

Blast from the past too fun to watch ❤

[@michaelporter5679]

Its amazing how much silver prices have gone up in a year. And the premiums are crazy. Now I'm all for silver going up in value but it is just going up to fast and making it harder to buy what you want. I wish that it would just slow down. That's just my opinion.

[@CandSMINING]

Morgans are my favorite. Thanks for doing this video and leaving us with a lot of your knowledge. Thanks for sharing this information.😎👌👌👍👍⛏⛏

[@thatsleepycat4445]

i just got into silver and these are the first coins I bought since my grandfather had these. Will probably buy more.

[@AlexBrown-vp5yg]

My son (8) told me he wanted to start a collection today and we decided on silver dollars. I bought him a 1893 o. Only $35 bucks. It’s so pretty. I wish it could talk!

[@johnm1008]

I love Morgans, my LCS sells cull for $15, Peace Dollars too. I was thinking about starting a Dansco album but I know it would never get completely finished, I did just pick up my first 2 that were minted in Carson City a couple weeks ago tho.

[@SilverDragons47]

John M wow that is EPIC!!! 🔥🐉

[@Andres-mh9ey]

Silver Dragons Hey Dragons have a chance to pick up about 50-100 Morgans mixed 1875-1935 do u recommend as opposed to current billion ?

[@johnmorgan9731]

I also bought 2 Carson City slabbed 1878 as well for a $100 each should be worth about $200-$250 each

[@tho464]

$15 cull would be a dream here in 2022. I grabbed a bunch last year for around $24 and actually started the Dansco album with the idea of upgrading any culls that are too slick. I have gathered 74 unique ones but still have many pricey ones left to add. It’s a passion project that will take some time and I’m hoping to do some trades to keep the final costs down. 1893-S may never make it in the album. 😂

[@sirajuddinjuddin2506]

Saya ada tahun 1896

[@Silver_Coin_Outdoors]

I have two Morgans, and after I complete my ASE BU collection, I'm going to start collecting more. The Morgan is a beautiful & historical coin.

[@silverinternational101]

Thank you for the informational presentation 👍 I'm in the process of trading Dutch Silver for some Morgan's 😃 A 2.4 ozt "Flourish Dragon" 🐲 landed last week in the Netherlands, it's an amazing & gorgeous looking Dragon that's going to guard the Hoard from now on 😃 WoW voice : For the Horde ! Amazing piece of craftsmanship 👍😍 Have a excellent day Silver Dragons !

[@SilverDragons47]

silver.international i’m glad it made it there thanks so much for the support!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🐉

[@mursemetals7202]

I do love me some Morgans and Peace dollars. Premiums are what gets me. Decision has been made that I will do a monster box of them 250 each. Wishful goal but doable over the next few years. Love the videos!!!

[@BlizzardPeak]

How is that goal going ?

[@mursemetals7202]

@@BlizzardPeak Slow and steady!

[@BlizzardPeak]

@@mursemetals7202 nice I got a a few silver dollars My goal someday is a roll of 1/10th oz eagles

[@Blazini1980]

Spot price=$18.38 Cull Morgan=$22.49 At the moment these are the prices at Apmex. I was looking for something to add for the free shipping. I dont collect morgans or peace dollars so I went on a search for the value of these. Thanks for this video.

[@aimeeosmulski1831]

Thanks, I'm learning something each day🙂just love these😍

[@danielbast352]

Favorite coin, Ive around a 100 of them, and two tubes of peace dollars. 4 years later and you wish you could get them that cheap

[@BlueWaterSTAX]

Excellent information

[@robertb3214]

The Morgan dollars had quite a few issues with die clashes over the years that made for quite a few unique varieties. Some people go out of their way to collect these different varieties. So, you never know if you have one of those unless you check. The VAM book was written about the different varieties.

[@mossman5233]

Beginning to really like Morgan’s. Perfect timing for this video. Thanks Dragons

[@SilverDragons47]

Mossman 52 you are welcome!!! 🔥🐉

[@lametube01]

Man if we could go back 3 years we’d be $$$$

[@CashAndCoinsYT]

I only have one Morgan, I do want more. Thanks for the video, really nice information on the Morgans!

[@AmateurStacker1776]

Today I'm headed to go trade some silver rounds for a Carson City morgan dollar. I'm getting rid of some of the less desirable rounds that i got. I'm a little over a year into my stacking journey and I've gone from the "stack high" to get to the more precious collectibles. In no way am I here trying to justify my decsion. Lol.

[@Mambrax444]

This is by far one of the worth investment one can do, follow closely by the half dollar. Those coins are extremely common with a huge stupid premium and only salable in the US for that price. In case of economy crash, nobody will pay premium on any coin and just go for spot value at best.

[@tho464]

I agree these are not for investment but rather collecting for pleasure.

[@getx1265]

My favorite coin ever, and I enjoy stacking them as well. Since I am the only one who matters, I like to use baking soda and water to clean a few so I have a fun stack to play with that looks great.

[@sanderscupac7278]

Is that the least abrasive way to clean them? I have many that I would like to clean. Thankyou in advance.

[@getx1265]

@@sanderscupac7278 I’ve since changed to just regular toothpaste… much easier and likely less abrasive. Just so u know, I only do this to coins I’m keeping for myself til I die, so I’m not concerned with what anyone thinks. Best wishes.

[@sanderscupac7278]

@@getx1265 thankyou for your time and responce. I have some I wish to sell and maybe clean up.

[@getx1265]

@@sanderscupac7278 Good luck!

[@patriotares]

As of 2.14.23 they are $33-40 per coin in my area. W. Ky.

[@thekidviolinist5202]

Watching with my 9yr old son who's gotten the bug. We're now researching coins and collecting all the time.

[@dongoble1792]

That's the sound of real money a stack of Morgan silver dollars getting stacked.

[@carolinadelatorre1913]

I recently found some Morgan’s and other coins in a house I was flipping. Still trying to figure it out. This video was very informative.

[@mallard989]

need a video on the peace dollars as well!

[@SilverDragons47]

Dan Porath yes I need to! 🔥🐉

[@TalkingBullion]

Morgan's are Awesome. Thanks for the great information SD!

[@silvermountainman2562]

2:30 Anna Willness Williams, was the model for the Morgan dollar, not “Lady Liberty”, or “ The Statue of Liberty” … No?

[@colinmckim4515]

These are my favorite coins. Lately if it's better than cull grade they seem to be going for $22-35. Kinda high for stacking but not much more than what bags of pre64 junk is selling for now. Especially considering these will always have more collector value.

[@johnilardi9011]

I found some beautiful coins in the the junk bin never hurts to look

[@thisguy4614]

Saw a cleaned Morgan dollar for cheap the other day, seemed like a fake to be honest. Thank you for this, some people are reluctant to buy the red book & this video is definitely a good place for people get fundamentals & advice they would otherwise miss. Thanks for your content man!

[@SilverDragons47]

This Guy yeah i love the red book! thanks so much! 🔥🐉

[@David_Quinn_Photography]

love how Morgans tone as well

[@VeteranParanormal1]

Thank you for the video I just asked you about this a few weeks ago. Your the man

[@richardmetcalf2346]

Good basic info for the novice Morgan beginner!

[@chucks4127]

I am starting to stack them. They are cool. Have a good day

[@michaelporter5679]

I miss these videos. About old silver coins and key dates to look for and what to collect.

[@JR-gw3by]

Really hope they bring the Morgan and peace dollar back for 2021 like I've been hearing

[@mikemccright7418]

What is your take on Morgans now? They seem very over priced to me. The average cull price is over $30. Silver is about $20 an ounce so the premium on culls is about 100%.

[@_Gundy_]

I bought a 1921 Morgan today. I heard they are making a 2021 Morgan. Will make a nice pair!

[@sanderscupac7278]

What did you pay for it? Thankyou in advance.

[@xxx_yammer_xxx1847]

Bars always caught my attention over rounds but recently I've learn that government issued rounds are better. I'm now researching best US minted that are not eagles (looking for cheapest option)

[@Kcconnor]

This is going to be a bit long winded but I can tell you that you don’t have to treat this like a bible but I wish that someone would have given me the information when I first started out. Sorry but you won’t find it at the mint. But don’t despair, every now and then they come out with some really beautiful designs but they will only produce 250 thousand to 500 thousand coins. These are always in great demand and if you sign up for the subscription program you can actually prepay for 2-3 coins and you will get them without having to fight with all the other people trying to buy the coin. Call the mint and explain that you are new to collecting business there are several coins that you really want and find out how to register for the subscription and you can do that to any number of coins. Just watch out because this can get out of hand very easily. Getting back to your original problem, just go to different sites that sell coins and bullion and check out the prices they are offering. BUT AND THIS IS A VERY BIG BUT , DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SELF. NO CREDIT CARDS, NO BANK NAME AND DEFINITELY NO ACCOUNT INFORMATION . Places I would avoid would be eBay or any other type of sites that will try to sell you silver or gold.

[@crazymangoz9583]

Just had to say, I’m from Louisiana, and you say New Orleans perfectly. A lot of us here can’t stand when people say it like it’s spelled.

[@jonathon7856]

But the some really louisianans call it Narlans lol

[@Thecoinmanproof]

The coins are so beautiful. It sounds like you are already rich.

[@ronrosenkaimer1096]

My mom taught me to collect the silver for the next depression so I can buy food. Periodically I look at the values.

[@Zaycream21]

I tried to resist liking these because of the prices but I finally gave in due to their beauty, especially when still having luster on them. They are an oddly gorgeous coin; like why do have so much allure and appeal? I'm very new to buying them does anyone have a great source for the good priced Morgan dollar that has luster still? Place that doesn't rip you off in price or bad coin..because I have an idea but I dont really know what would be considered a good price for what. I dont need slabbed, just good BU common generic date. That would be awesome if someone had source recommendations!

[@letsbuildasnowman7058]

Good video thanks. Just wanted to point out that the woman on the coin is Anna Willess Williams, she was simply a model for the coin.

[@alex00731]

One of the greatest coins

[@kingjoe3rd]

Watching this video 3 years later and the prices have almost doubled.

[@victoriaoshea4865]

✋the front of my Morgan has a Lady Liberty but the back is an eagle with wings tucked in????

[@MrLookatmyhat]

6:00 To quote Google inflation calculator: "In other words, $1 in 1921 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $14.41 in 2020, a difference of $13.41 over 99 years. The 1921 inflation rate was -10.50%" This coin is worth less than it was in 1921.

[@SilverDragons47]

Elysium until we have a market correction 🔥🐉

[@judgestacker9472]

Well you were right.....

[@MrLookatmyhat]

@@judgestacker9472 I still can't justify buying anymore of them. I have just one as a collectors piece that I purchased last year for $22. Now they run for $40 plus. I don't have the patience for numismatics

[@judgestacker9472]

@@MrLookatmyhat and thats a really respectable stacking strategy. Because premiums are high on everything right now, ive been focusing on what I like rather than serious stacking. I picked up 4 Morgans today for $27 each at a local flee market. With $5+ dollar premiums on everything I've just been casually buying what I want as I find reasonable prices.

[@MrLookatmyhat]

@@judgestacker9472 nice pick. Keep stacking!

[@swhite393]

Very informative, thank you.

[@silverfan2196]

Wow i just sold common date morgans to a pawn shop dealer over ,melt $17 a piece.

[@jgscoinchannel8046]

I just love those Morgan’s !!!

[@musicmike1960]

Dear God I wish they were still $13...I'm still stacking them though...Today's price $24...Wow!

[@blondee418]

I wish I would’ve watched tho video before I went and bought 2 Morgan’s one 1892 and one 1921 for $28 a piece. At least I’ll know a good price next time I go somewhere to look Edit- I realize prices have gone up a ton in a year so I take what I said back I only spent $4 more for my silver

[@walterromine2808]

I believe George Morgan had Anna Willes Williamson, a Philadelphia school teacher, pose for the Obverse portrait of the Morgan silver dollar.

[@floydbaldwin6817]

👍⚪👍 probably not for the stacker but still awesome coins.

[@GoogleIsSkynet]

I wish I could find one for 3 over spot now 😞

[@jameskirtley2552]

Good video however I must make a correction to what you said about the portrait of Liberty. In your format you said that portrait was the same as the Statue of Liberty, however that statue was not even completed and given to the US government until 1886. The portrait on the Morgan Dollar was from an actual model that's mr. Morgan hired for posing. She was a school teacher and these first portraitures were done around the year 1877 so as you see they could not be the same portrait as on the Statue of Liberty. FYI 😊

[@davekummer6587]

I just brought a 1900 plain in nice shape for 43 dollars I hope I did good not sure want I'm doing yet thank you for the help

[@sprayndreamz3360]

Ok so I love the design but I want some opinions..these are only 77% silver I believe and I can buy Morgan designs that are 100% silver and even tho they are not old I like the fact I can pay less and get more silver as a stacker...what do y’all think..

[@AnxiousStacker]

I know this is an old comment but yeah, if you're a stacker go with the oz. If you're a collector you go with the Morgan or Peace dollar.

[@Snowzeus]

Good thoughts 😁🇺🇸

[@michaelleftwich8186]

I dont know when this was posted, but right now in November 2020, silver is, i believe, right around $25.00.

[@worldfamous186]

I can across a 1795 Liberty dollar, What's the Best Advice to do Next?

[@GSGExtreme44]

Great video - Thanks for posting -

[@CSAN]

Nice overview of the Morgan dollar 👍 you’re probably in the ballpark with MS60 on your 1881. A bit of a scratch on the right side that might be a detractor. You got a nice deal.

[@SilverDragons47]

Coin Sense And Nonsense thanks my friend!!! 🔥🐉

[@alancook2752]

They make cool rings

[@michaeldowden9196]

Thank you 😊

[@silvergodisking9148]

I just bought first three . P c g s 50 bucks for ms 63 1890 o . Got 1890 p and a 1898

[@hapnewsom9217]

just a bit of an update $17.25 spot silver when this vid was done, $24.03 today (2/21/22) and cull morgans on Apmex are $29.99 each random years.

[@terrytuite8947]

I have an 1881 CC MS64 with beautiful toning. Graded by NGC. It's a stunner. With a mintage of 296,000 is this considered rare?

[@awakenotwoke4830]

Yes

[@seandonahue87]

Just picked up a ms64 cc

[@silverwheelspatriot1764]

I only have 3 of them. But lots of barbers now

[@vedyou799]

i have Morgan Silver Dollar 1888 O What is its value?

[@66block84]

Once silver / IF silver gets over $30.00 to $35.00 per once I plan to unload most of what I have. For now just sitting it out.

[@trekkiejunk]

So, if I wanted to buy just a single coin, and didn’t care about rarity…basically, I want a strong strike, good luster, and minimal wear…what mintage will get me that coin the cheapest? I know the 1921 has enormous numbers, but I read that the die was remade, and were shallow strikes compared to all previous years.

[@silvergoldmindset4317]

we love your videos keep up the good work ……#salute to the dragon ,,,silver dragon that is

[@yurirego8831]

Nice video but not 1921 CC morgan dollar .. Carson City closed their doors in 1893 something like that .. they were opened from 1870 to 1893 something like that .. but after all a very interesting video .. thanks

[@dianewesterman9964]

What is that mark under Lady liberty's neck that looks like a triangle with eyes?

[@hillbillystacker6936]

Great info. I got like 6 or 7 morgan dollars 2 are in xf the others are more in the g to cull range. Based on your info I did get um for a fairly good deal. Thanks and keep the vids comming

[@buddasogudda]

I bought a Morgan from SD bullion in Bu condition pre 1921. What can I expect?

[@jimshort9266]

Thanks for the post on the SD Bullion giveaway. You got a new sub for that one!

[@SilverDragons47]

Jim Short awesome you are welcome my friend! 🔥🐉

[@komfyk]

I was given 20 of these as a gift. Should I get them graded?

[@proslice56]

I also have an 1881 S Morgan it is more like an MS67. The coin you have is between an MS62 and MS63...

[@SilverDragons47]

proslice56 I would be stoked on a 63 😍🔥🐉

[@tiesyn244]

Lol hard to find morgans for less than $35 now. I bought a 1921 S ICG graded for $40 and then sold it for $130 on Ebay

[@TimothyWhittingtonYeOldeRufus]

Thanks

[@bnferguson9827]

Thank you for the info bro👍

[@tjb9763]

thank you for saying New Orleans correctly

[@mikegales2082]

Morgans are Nice coins!!!