The 1896 Morgan Dollar (1896-P)Morgan Silver Dollar dated 1896 and minted at the Philadelphia branch of the US Mint. There is no mint mark. The 1896-P is very common due to the high quantity minted and easy to find.
Proof 1896-P coins were minted.
The Obverse shows an image of Liberty, designed by George T Morgan. His initial 'M' is found on the truncation of the neck. The coin is named after the designer who at the time was United States Mint Assistant Engraver.
The edge is reeded.
The Reverse shows an eagle holding arrows and an olive branch, also designed by George T Morgan.
In 1896, Mint marks can be found above the DO in DOLLAR. If no mint mark is present then the mint is Philadelphia, but it may be S (San Francisco) and O (New Orleans).Image credit: Mountain View Coins (via mycoinpictures.com)
Mintage: 9,976,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at US Mint - Philadelphia
Minted in 1896. See Coins and Events of 1896
Category: Morgan Dollars. See more Morgan Dollars coins
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Country of Origin: United States of America
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 | USA! 1896-P Morgan Silver Dollar in Nice Grade! 90% Silver Coin! £ 57.90 |
 | 1896-O Morgan United States Silver Dollar Coin £ 47.60 |
 | 1896-O Morgan Dollar US NGC XF45 Grade $1 Coin £ 104.70 |
 | 1896 United States Silver Morgan Dollar Coin. £ 104.70 |
 | 1896 Morgan Dollar - PCGS MS-64 - OGH £ 129.32 |
 | 1896-O Morgan Dollar NGC AU58 Circulated Key Date $1 £ 422.92 |
 | 1896 Morgan Dollar AU About Uncirculated with 1980 S SBA$ BU Uncirculated £ 89.19 |
 | 1896 P Morgan Dollar With Proof Like Feature, Brilliant Circulated Fresh Strike £ 147.17 |
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