{"product_id":"1887-1-u-s-morgan-silver-dollar-ngc-brilliant-uncirculated","title":"1887 $1 U.S. Morgan Silver Dollar – NGC Brilliant Uncirculated","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eMetalStacks presents the 1887 U.S. Morgan Silver Dollar, a beautifully preserved example struck at the Philadelphia Mint during one of the most prolific years of Morgan Dollar production. Certified Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) by NGC, this coin showcases the bold luster, frosty surfaces, and sharp detail that make late-1880s Philadelphia Morgans highly desirable among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eThe 1887 issue is admired for its classic silver brilliance and clean fields, reflecting the high-quality engraving and die preparation associated with the Philadelphia Mint. 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Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eReeded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1486\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1506\"\u003eGeorge T. Morgan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1520\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eIssuer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eUnited States Mint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003eLady Liberty is depicted in George T. Morgan’s neoclassical portrait style, wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wheat and cotton—symbols of American unity, agriculture, and industrial strength. The inscriptions \u003cem data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003eE PLURIBUS UNUM\u003c\/em\u003e, thirteen stars, and the date complete the elegant design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eAn American eagle stands with wings fully outstretched, holding arrows and an olive branch to represent the nation’s balance of defense and peace. Surrounding inscriptions include “United States of America,” “One Dollar,” and “In God We Trust,” framed by a laurel wreath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003eThe 1887 Philadelphia Morgan Dollar comes from a period of high production driven by booming silver reserves and continued demand for bullion coinage. Many examples were stored in Treasury vaults for decades, allowing numerous Brilliant Uncirculated pieces to survive in outstanding condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003eThis issue reflects the artistry and craftsmanship of the U.S. Mint during the height of the Morgan Dollar era. Philadelphia, being the main hub of American coinage, produced some of the cleanest and sharpest strikes in the series—making the 1887 an excellent representative of Morgan design and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2829\"\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"3114\"\u003eEach 1887 Morgan Silver Dollar is certified and encapsulated by NGC, ensuring long-term preservation, authenticity, and a premium display aesthetic. The Brilliant Uncirculated grade highlights the coin’s original luster and crisp detail, preserving its legacy for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3205\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFor inquiries or to reserve your piece, please contact MetalStacks at \u003cstrong data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3204\"\u003e(561) 529-3001\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MetalStacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47323899396341,"sku":"MS90PER1887CAT12","price":124.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/4444\/9781\/files\/MSSTACK3-1-1885O_1MBU_2f8665a1-73ea-43f1-9308-a3c0a71c2d6b.png?v=1764791536","url":"https:\/\/metalstacks.net\/products\/1887-1-u-s-morgan-silver-dollar-ngc-brilliant-uncirculated","provider":"Metalstacks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}