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Hidden Profits In The
Morgan Silver Dollar
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. In the beginning the Morgan dollar was 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 convenient arrangement led to the Bland-Allison Act of 1878, which authorized the new Morgan dollar. So silver from the Comstock Lode was used to produce large quantities of the Morgan silver dollar. More coins were struck 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 melted. And the 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.

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 MS 65 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, mining towns, and the struggle to define America.

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 (MS 65) or Gem Uncirculated condition. This is true because it is at this lofty grade that the populations of the coins graded by PCGS (The Professional Coin Grading Service) begin to decrease dramatically relative to their mintages. 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 so difficult to find today. It is also at the PCGS MS 65 grade that today's investor receives the most value for the money. Lower grades have much higher populations meaning it takes much more dollar volume to drive prices higher. Higher grades tend to be too expensive relative to what new investors can afford.

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. This gives today’s investor an edge, and is why we wholeheartedly recommend the series.

5. With the advent of PCGS graded coins the buyer is guaranteed in writing of the coin’s condition and authenticity. A win-win situation for today's investor. Three 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 a unique 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 for two important reasons: First, its great popularity. Second, the Morgan dollar is among the most widely held silver coins among investors and collectors alike. This wide collector market places the Morgan Silver Dollar in a class by itself. Why? Because true collectors rarely sell their holdings. This accounts for the amazing stability of this investment market over the past 4 decades.

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.

This graph clearly shows that investing in MS 65 Morgan Dollars at this time puts you in the driver’s seat. At current levels this historic coin could provide a 300% profit if it only returns to the old highs of 1989. If inflation returns or the dollar collapses you could be sweeping up the profits.

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

The beauty of this silver coin is that many Morgan silver dollars in MS 65 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 $10.00 per coin.

MORGAN DOLLARS PCGS MS-65

GEM UNCIRCULATED

$145.00 Each

20 Or More $140.00 Each

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 there are fewer of them. 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. You can use your credit card and, as always, shipping and insurance are free. You can also e-mail your order to Alex Sanchez at info@golddealer.com. You won’t be sorry when higher oil prices and returning inflation drive these silver coins to higher levels. Our usual 14 day no questions asked money back guarantee applies. If you are not completely happy with your selection simply return it to us and receive a complete refund. Good luck on your new investment program and thanks for reading. Copyright © 2010, CNI Inc.

Information may change without notice.

PCGS No Date MS65 Population
(Jan. 7, 2010)
Rarity Price
(Jan. 7, 2010)
Benefit
Factor
7072 1878 8TF 501 88 $1,450 9.1
7076 1878 7TF Rev 79 308 143 $2,300 9.3
7080 1878-CC 1536 29 $1,800 2.4
7082 1878-S 3291 13 $275 7.3
7084 1879 831 53 $800 9.9
7090 1879-O 267 165 $2,800 8.8
7096 1880 904 49 $700 10.5
7100 1880-CC 2132 21 $1,325 2.3
7118 1880-S 30229 1 $150 1.5
7124 1881 807 55 $725 11.3
7126 1881-CC 4094 11 $800 2.0
7128 1881-O 473 93 $1,300 10.8
7130 1881-S 44090 1 $150 1.0
7132 1882 1108 40 $440 13.6
7134 1882-CC 4500 10 $475 3.1
7136 1882-O 494 89 $900 14.9
7140 1882-S 15439 3 $150 2.9
7142 1883 3605 12 $190 9.7
7144 1883-CC 6887 6 $425 2.3
7146 1883-O 6296 7 $170 6.2
7150 1884 1938 23 $260 13.1
7152 1884-CC 6466 7 $425 2.4
7154 1884-O 11776 4 $150 3.7
7158 1885 7495 6 $180 4.9
7160 1885-CC 3731 12 $1,150 1.5
7162 1885-O 16084 3 $150 2.7
7164 1885-S 422 104 $1,600 9.8
7166 1886 13358 3 $155 3.2
7170 1886-S 261 169 $2,600 9.7
7172 1887 13622 3 $155 3.1
7176 1887-O 289 153 $2,600 8.8
7180 1887-S 346 127 $3,000 6.4
7182 1888 2390 18 $190 14.6
7184 1888-O 1644 27 $550 7.3
7186 1888-S 167 264 $3,100 12.8
7188 1889 1541 29 $300 14.3
7194 1889-S 560 79 $1,700 6.9
7196 1890 342 129 $2,200 8.8
7198 1890-CC 342 129 $5,700 3.4
7200 1890-O 420 105 $1,700 9.3
7202 1890-S 601 73 $880 12.5
7206 1891-CC 485 91 $4,800 2.8
7210 1891-S 372 119 $1,250 14.2
7240 1896 3131 14 $190 11.1
7246 1897 1375 32 $260 18.5
7250 1897-S 1023 43 $550 11.8
7252 1898 1963 22 $230 14.6
7254 1898-O 10175 4 $155 4.2
7256 1898-S 369 119 $1,900 9.4
7258 1899 972 45 $700 9.7
7260 1899-O 6515 7 $160 6.3
7262 1899-S 375 118 $1,700 10.4
7264 1900 3244 14 $200 10.2
7266 1900-O 5482 8 $170 7.1
7268 1900-O/CC 701 63 $2,100 4.5
7270 1900-S 475 93 $1,300 10.7
7274 1901-O 2453 18 $200 13.5
7278 1902 1260 35 $430 12.2
7280 1902-O 3759 12 $170 10.3
7282 1902-S 259 170 $2,700 9.5
7284 1903 2597 17 $275 9.3
7286 1903-O 1876 24 $640 5.5
7290 1904 170 259 $3,400 11.4
7292 1904-O 9462 5 $170 4.1
7294 1904-S 114 387 $7,300 7.9
7296 1921 3205 14 $165 12.5
7298 1921-D 1309 34 $300 16.8
7300 1921-S 719 61 $850 10.8