1st 5 Years of Morgan Silver Dollars - San Francisco - Uncirculated

The San Francisco Mint’s primary function was to produce silver dollars…and many experts believe they have produced some of the finest examples of Morgan Dollars in the entire series! The San Francisco Mint produced Morgan Silver dollars from 1878 until 1904 (as well as for a single year in 1921), but when compared to other mintages the numbers are staggering: The San Francisco Mint produced less than 18% of ALL Morgan Dollars! That, combined with their low mintages, make S-Mint Morgan dollars a rarity within a rarity!

The San Francisco Mint was opened in 1854 primarily to serve the gold mines of the California during the booming Gold Rush. By the late 1870's, the volume of gold had begun to slow and the primary purpose of the mint was due for a change…and The Comstock Lode came to the rescue! The Comstock Lode was the first major U.S. discovery of silver, and was located under what is now Virginia City, Nevada. This enormous silver hoard lead to the passing of the Bland Allison Act of 1878, an act that lead to the release of a new U.S. coin...The Iconic “Wild West” Morgan Silver Dollars.

The Morgan Silver Dollar was viewed by many as the #1 coin ever issued by the U.S. Mint. The Morgan Silver Dollar began production in 1878, and was originally minted at only three United States Mints: The Philadelphia Mint, the Carson City Mint, and the Fabled San Francisco Mint. The light work schedule at the San Francisco mint during these years allowed for the workers to take extra care in the production of their Morgan silver dollars. These early "S" mint Morgan dollars are known for their strong razor sharp strike, with superb luster and brilliant surfaces…They are considered by many collectors to truly be the "Best of the Best!"