1896-P Morgan Silver Dollar Almost Uncirculated Great For Sets 262

Denomination: $1

Coin: Morgan

Composition: Silver

Year: 1896

Fineness: 0.9

Strike Type: Business

Mint Location: Philadelphia

KM Number: 110

Country of Origin: United States

Struck at the main U.S. Mint in Philadelphia during the late Gilded Age, this 1896-P Morgan Silver Dollar is a classic representative of George T. Morgan’s iconic 90% silver design. Minted during a pivotal era in American history—the same year McKinley was elected president—Philadelphia Morgans from 1896 are celebrated for their sharp strikes and rich historical appeal.

Struck in 90% fine silver (containing over three-quarters of a troy ounce of pure silver), this piece spent very little time in actual circulation. It retains a high degree of original cartwheel mint luster sweeping across the fields, paired with crisp design details that show only the slightest trace of friction on the highest points of Liberty's hair and the eagle's breast. For collectors seeking a high-grade, lustrous 19th-century silver dollar at a budget-friendly price point, this AU specimen delivers exceptional value.