Publisher's Synopsis
A must read for every Morgan silver dollar collector, dealer, investor and enthusiast! You will never look at a Morgan silver dollar (or perhaps any other Type coin) the same. This is one of Van Allen's best references in showing all the things that can differentiate common silver dollars from rare die varieties and errors. Indeed, you will be treated to numerous instances of die varieties features along with copious pictures illustrating the difference between the variety/error and a normal Morgan silver dollar. Features, the authorization history, appearance and availability of Morgan silver dollars as well as the history of famous hoards. Among die varieties are accidental flaws such as date digit doubling, date position variations, mint mark doubling, design doubling, doubled ears, hub doubling, counter clash doubling, over polished dies, over buffed dies, die gouges and scratches, denticle impressions, and overlapping reeding. Intentional die flaws include date digit design and sizes, overdates, dashes below date, misplaced date digits, mint mark sizes, over mint marks, identifying dots, dual hub dies, engraved wing feathers, acid treated dies, 1921 scribbles and much more. Chapters on counterfeits, planchet errors, striking errors, and obverse and reverse design charts, reed counts, and rotated reverse dies make this an essential reference. This is one of the most popular references among Morgan silver dollar variety specialists!
While some Morgan silver dollars are common and may be priced near the spot price of 1 oz of silver, rare die varieties listed in this reference have sold in the tens of thousands of dollars. Is one of your silver dollars a rare die variety? This book will show you whether or not your silver dollar is common or rare and valuable.
