2021-D Silver Morgan Dollar MS-70 PCGS

The year 2021 marked a significant centennial in American numismatic history, celebrating 100 years since the last original Morgan Dollar was struck. To honor this monumental legacy, the United States Mint released a special series of Morgan Dollars, including this captivating piece bearing the 'D' mint mark for Denver. While the Denver Mint famously produced original Morgan Dollars only once before in 1921, its contribution to this modern re-issue connects collectors directly to a storied past, reimagined for the present.

This 2021-D Silver Morgan Dollar stands as a testament to both timeless artistry and contemporary minting prowess. Designed by the esteemed George T. Morgan, its obverse exquisitely portrays Lady Liberty in profile, adorned with a Phrygian cap, a coronet, and a wreath rich with cotton blossoms and wheat, encircled by 13 stars, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and the year 2021. The reverse proudly displays a majestic American eagle with wings outstretched, clutching an olive branch and arrows, framed by a laurel wreath and the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, and ONE DOLLAR. Unlike its 90% silver predecessors, this modern rendition is struck from .999 fine silver, boasting a substantial 0.858 troy oz of metal content and a diameter of 38.1 mm with a thickness of 6.2 mm, weighing 1.975 troy ounces.

With a strictly limited mintage of 175,000, this particular 2021-D issue from the U.S. Mint is a highly sought-after collectible. Its exceptional condition, graded MS-70 by PCGS, elevates its stature considerably. This perfect grade is particularly noteworthy given earlier reports of production inconsistencies for some Denver-minted examples, making flawless specimens like this one a true numismatic triumph. For the collector who values a direct link to American history, appreciates the meticulous craftsmanship of a design icon, and seeks the pinnacle of modern minting quality, this 2021-D Silver Morgan Dollar in MS-70 is not merely a coin, but a treasured piece of enduring legacy.

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