Scott's Morgans
1901-S

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: SILVER DOLLARS - MORGAN LIBERTY HEAD
Item Description: $1 1901 S
Full Grade: NGC MS 61
Owner: stuley

Set Details

Custom Sets: This coin is not in any custom sets.
Competitive Sets: Scott's Morgans   Score: 1186
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Morgan Dollars (1878-1921)

Owner Comments:

The 1901-S is the rarest S-mint dollar in the 1897-1902 period. While relatively common in circulated grades, it is very scarce in mint state, indicating the majority of this issue went directly into circulation and few were saved. This piece was saved, however, and according to the consignor, along with a 1901-S dime, quarter, and half dollar (offered elsewhere in this catalog), all were found in the cornerstone of a schoolhouse in Reno, Nevada.

In his landmark book on Morgan and Peace dollars, Wayne Miller makes the statement, 'There is no 'typical' BU specimen of the 1901-S dollar.' Meaning, there are a wide variety of finishes seen on this issue.

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