{"product_id":"1896-s-morgan-silver-dollar-pcgs-ms61-old-green-holder","title":"1896-S Morgan Silver Dollar - PCGS MS61 Old Green Holder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1896-S Morgan Silver Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e is a desirable San Francisco Mint issue from one of America’s most iconic coin series. With a mintage of just \u003cstrong\u003e5,000,000 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, this classic 90% silver dollar represents an important chapter in the history of U.S. coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified \u003cstrong\u003ePCGS MS61\u003c\/strong\u003e, this example carries the distinction of an \u003cstrong\u003eOld Green Holder (OGH)\u003c\/strong\u003e—a style of PCGS holder highly sought after by collectors who appreciate the history and character of early third-party certification. The listed PCGS population is just \u003cstrong\u003e159 examples\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding an appealing layer of certified rarity to this already scarce Mint State issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1896-S is particularly interesting because \u003cstrong\u003eMint State examples are considerably scarcer than circulated pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, with higher-grade specimens becoming increasingly difficult to locate. PCGS notes that the issue is common in lower circulated grades but rare in higher Mint State levels, making an MS61 example an excellent way to own a genuinely uncirculated San Francisco Morgan Dollar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge T. Morgan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the coin features Liberty on the obverse and a majestic eagle on the reverse, surrounded by the inscriptions that define the classic Morgan Dollar design. Struck in \u003cstrong\u003e90% silver and 10% copper\u003c\/strong\u003e, it contains approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.7734 troy oz of silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining historical significance with intrinsic precious-metal value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1896-S Morgan Silver Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e struck at the San Francisco Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCGS MS61\u003c\/strong\u003e certification in an \u003cstrong\u003eOld Green Holder (OGH)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCGS population: 159\u003c\/strong\u003e; estimated \u003cstrong\u003eOGH population: 5 or fewer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90% Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, 26.73g weight, 38.10mm diameter, reeded edge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1896-S Morgan Dollar in PCGS MS61 OGH\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compelling choice for collectors seeking an early San Francisco Mint Morgan with certified Mint State preservation and a scarce vintage holder. \u003cstrong\u003eThe estimated OGH population of 5 or fewer\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this an especially intriguing addition to a specialized Morgan Dollar collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CoinsTV","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49418218668270,"sku":"CTV011450","price":5799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/1086\/3773\/files\/1896-S_1.png?v=1786710142","url":"https:\/\/www.coinstv.net\/products\/1896-s-morgan-silver-dollar-pcgs-ms61-old-green-holder","provider":"CoinsTV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}