Description
1881-S Morgan Dollar S$1 NGC MS68+ (CAC)
PCGS # 7130
Grading Service NGC
Grade MS68+
Mint Location San Francisco
Year 1881
Designation
Strike Business
Grade Add On CAC
1881-S Morgan Dollar S$1 NGC MS68+ (CAC)
1881-S S$1
SKU: 4760126011
A showcase-caliber Morgan silver dollar for the connoisseur, this 1881-S Morgan Dollar (S$1) has been certified by NGC at an elite MS68+ and approved by CAC for outstanding quality. Struck at the San Francisco Mint—celebrated for its precision and luminous output in the 1880s—this ultra-gem combines superb technical preservation with arresting eye appeal.
Highlights
Grade: NGC MS68+ with CAC approval, signaling top-tier quality for the assigned grade
Mint: San Francisco (S), renowned for sharp strikes and brilliant cartwheel luster
Eye appeal: Exceptional frosty, silver-white brilliance with richly satiny fields and razor-sharp devices; Liberty’s curls and the eagle’s breast feathers are fully defined with minimal, near-invisible abrasions
Rarity in grade: The 1881-S is admired in high grade, but very few examples achieve the lofty MS68+ level; only select pieces are certified finer
Historical significance: Designed by George T. Morgan, the series (1878–1904, 1921) is an icon of America’s silver age, tied to the Comstock Lode and Western expansion
Why this coin
Collector and investor appeal: Ultra-gem status with CAC endorsement makes this an ideal cornerstone for advanced Morgan sets and an impressive standalone showpiece
Superb strike and luster: San Francisco’s 1881 production is famous for pinpoint detail and booming cartwheel luster—qualities on full display here
Market confidence: Third-party certification and CAC verification ensure authenticity and premium eye appeal
Specifications
Date: 1881
Denomination: Silver Dollar (S$1)
Mint: San Francisco (S)
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Weight: 26.73 g
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Edge: Reeded
Mintage: 12,760,000
An ultra-elite Morgan with museum-worthy presence, this 1881-S NGC MS68+ (CAC) stands at the pinnacle of the series’ quality spectrum. Secure this remarkable San Francisco gem while it’s available.