Real coins·4 March 2026·4 min read
The Morgan dollar — silver of the Wild West
The great American silver coin of the silver-rush era, beloved by collectors today.
The silver Morgan dollar was struck in the US between 1878 and 1921, from silver discovered in the American West. It's one of the most collected coins in the world.
Politics in metal
Its minting was the result of a political fight between supporters of silver and gold — a dispute that shaped the American economy. Even a pocket coin can be the result of a political battle.
