How Do You Find Mint Marks On Morgan Dollars?
The United States minted Morgan dollars from 1878 to 1904, and then again in 1921, as circulating coins. Named for the coin’s designer, chief engraver of the mint George T. Morgan, the dollars were struck at five different mints–coin factories–around the country during thier existence. With one exception, each mint put its mark on the Morgans it made in the form of one or two letters on the reverse (back side) of the coin, always in the same spot. Familiarize yourself with the basic design of the Morgan dollar. The front (or obverse) of the coin depicts the head of Liberty–she’s wearing a cap that says LIBERTY, besides sporting wheat, cotton and leaves in her hair. The obverse also has the date and the motto of the United States, “E Pluribus Unum,” but not the mint mark. It’s on the back (or reverse) of the coin, which also features the figure of an eagle, the name of the United States, the coin’s denomination, and “In God We Trust.” Look more closely at the reverse side of the coin
