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Silver Dollar Report
Hidden Profits In High Grade
Morgan Silver Dollars (1878-1921)

Investment grade silver dollars could make you big money for reasons most investors completely overlook. And the amazing part is virtually anyone can get started regardless of their investment budget.

The Morgan silver dollar is one of the most widely collected and studied silver coins ever produced by the US government. Authorized by the Bland-Allison Act of February 28, 1878 this famous coin gets its name from its designer George T. Morgan.

And your timing could not be better because one of the most fascinating books on the Morgan Dollar has just been published by prominent rare coin author Q. David Bowers.

Published by Whitman, The Official RED BOOK of Morgan Silver Dollars provides insight, pricing and history on one of America's favorite rare coins.

There are a number of compelling reasons to invest in Morgan dollars and all focus on its history and why it became famous. Most Morgan dollars were produced in large quantities because of a rather infamous deal struck between the early Nevada silver producers and the US Mint. The silver producers of the Comstock Lode soon realized they had an oversupply of silver and America had unemployed workers. This may have led to the Bland-Allison Act of 1878, which authorized the new Morgan dollar. Silver from the Comstock Lode was then used to produce large quantities of Morgan silver dollars and in the process helped with the unemployment problem. As is sometimes the case with government intervention a great deal more coins were than were needed for everyday commerce so the oversupply eventually caused large-scale government storage of these beautiful coins. The problem of storage was addressed in 1918 when under provisions of The Pittman Act almost 300 million of these silver dollars were then melted. These dollars were melted without regard or record as to date or mintmark. This, we believe, has led to one of the great investment opportunities in America's most prized silver coin.

We recommend purchasing coins graded by PCGS, the #1 grading service. You can learn more about PCGS with the PCGS Grading Process Video.

8 Reasons To Invest In The Morgan Silver Dollar
And Why The Coin's Condition Is A Key Factor

1. Without question the Morgan dollar is one of the most important and well-known silver coins ever minted. It is more popular than $20 gold pieces, more popular than type coins and even more popular than commemoratives. In fact a customer who looked at the graph and wanted to take advantage of these prices said he purchased PCGS MS65 Morgans, "because it is the first coin most of us consider." It literally stands for and represents the Old West and the lore that goes with stagecoach delivery and mining towns.

2. Rare coins are graded using the Sheldon Scale of 1 to 70. The higher the numerical number the better the condition of the coin and the more difficult any given date is to find. We stated that the condition or grade of the Morgan Dollar was an all-important aspect of making sure this investment was successful. If you understand that condition investing has defined the rare coin market since the early 1970's you will be light years ahead of the competition. The most universally sought after grade is Mint State 65 (MS65) or Gem Uncirculated condition. This is true because at this lofty grade the number of these coins graded by PCGS (The Professional Coin Grading Service) decreases dramatically. Keep in mind that most of the Morgan dollars minted were not saved. They were used for everyday commerce and thus became circulated. That is why our recommended high grade uncirculated examples are difficult to find today. We believe the PCGS MS65 grade offers the most value as lower grades have much higher populations.

3. Since the advent of independent 3rd party certification by The Professional Coin Grading Service records of the total number of Morgan Dollars graded by condition are published each month. There is no more guessing as to how many coins exist in a particular grade. We know the exact number of Morgan silver dollars graded and their assigned grade. This information is published in the now famous Population Report. Using the population numbers and the selling price we can figure the Benefit Factor. This straightforward approach offers a simple way to select coins with the most bang for your buck.

4. The authorized melting of almost 300 million coins in 1917 created investment opportunities that are still being studied. Now couple this with the coin's inherent diversity because it was produced at 5 different mints over 28 years and it's easy to see why this coin is a "tour de force" in the making. The series contains many dates and mint-marks that go unrecognized, and sometimes even overlooked, leading to undervalued situations.

5. With the advent of PCGS grading the coin's condition and authenticity are guaranteed. World-class graders must independently agree on the coin's grade and then a "finalizer" must approve. The coin is then sonically sealed in hard plastic and is further protected by an 8-digit number that identifies your coin among all others graded. There is no better system in the world today.

6. Here is another important point. Have you ever looked at or studied a high grade Morgan Dollar? It is considered to be one of America's most beautiful coins. Designed by the now famous mint master George T. Morgan this dollar is a stand-alone art form. A dignified Miss Liberty is on the front (called the obverse) and a majestic eagle on the back (or reverse). The eagle's wings are outspread, holding an olive branch in one talon and a bundle of arrows in the other. A classic from the golden age of coin design.

7. Also keep in mind that the Morgan dollar is not an obscure rare coin investment. It is a virtual barometer of the coin business. Any analysis of rare coin prices places much importance on this coin series for two reasons: First, its great popularity. Second, the Morgan dollar is among the most widely held silver coins among investors and collectors alike.

8. Finally take a look at the graph below. Timing provides today's investor with an unexpected premium. You can exploit the risk to reward ratio, clearly being able to invest at much lower levels than in the early years of PCGS grading.

HAND-SELECTED MORGANS BY THE COIN OR BY THE PCGS BOX

The beauty of this silver coin is that many Morgan silver dollars in MS65 condition are still very inexpensive. This means that virtually everyone can participate. You are really looking at a ground floor opportunity. Invest in one coin or purchase a hand selected Custom Box of (20) and save $5.00 per coin.

Call 1-800-225-7531 today to place an order or ask further questions. The least expensive Morgan Dollars are dates and mintmarks of our choice. Continue reading and you will discover a number of dates and mintmarks with lower PCGS Populations. They are more expensive because their PCGS Populations are much lower. These are used to build Morgan Dollar Sets which are always highly sought after. Keep in mind that not all dates and mintmarks are available, pricing information can change without notice, and we ship insured at no extra charge on orders of $2000 or more. You can also e-mail your order to Alex Sanchez at alex@golddealer.com. Our usual no questions asked money back guarantee applies. If you are not completely happy with your selection simply return it to us within 7 days and receive a complete refund. Good luck on your new investment program and thanks for reading.

MORGAN DOLLARS PCGS MS65
GEM UNCIRCULATED

$135.00 Each
20 Or More $130.00 Each