1890-S Morgan Silver Dollar San Francisco Mint
The 1890-S Morgan Silver Dollar is a highly regarded issue from the San Francisco Mint, renowned for its consistently sharp strikes and booming luster. With a mintage of 8,230,373, it is widely available in circulated grades, but it stands out because the "S" mint craftsmen of this era were at the top of their game. Unlike the New Orleans "O" mint coins, which often suffer from central flatness, the 1890-S typically exhibits crisp details in Lady Liberty's hair and the eagle's breast feathers. While many were melted under the Pittman Act, millions were preserved in Treasury bags, meaning uncirculated examples are accessible but command a premium for their superior "eye appeal." This coin is a favorite for type-set collectors who want a beautiful, high-quality example of the Morgan design without the five-figure price tag of a rare key date.