1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar - 1879-S Morgan S$1, NGC MS64.  Spectacular rainbow toning highlights the obverse and kisses the reverse of this Western branch mint 1879-S Morgan Dollar. The coin is the popular Third Reverse variety. It has a strong strike with full details on the hair above Libertys ear and the feathers on the eagles breast. Satiny mint luster enhances the eye-appeal of the piece. The surfaces are original and clean for the grade.

Both collectors and investors seek out coins with exceptional obverse toning. The toning is a result of the coin having been stored for years in canvas bags, which is why many are toned more on one side than the other.

George T. Morgan designed the dollar. It shows a close head of Liberty in profile facing left. She wears a headband inscribed LIBERTY. In her hair are cotton, corn, wheat, and tobacco. She wears a modified Phrygian cap and is surrounded with the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, thirteen stars (seven left and six right), and the date. The reverse shows an eagle with wings raised looking left. In its talons are arrows and olive branch, symbols of preparedness and peace. A wreath is below and the motto IN GOD WE TRUST is above. Except for the eagles wing tips, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE DOLLAR circumscribe the design. The mintmark is below the wreath and above the denomination.