This 1893 morgan silver dollar provides you with the chance to own a coin from a low mintage that remains in respectable condition. Mint state 1893 morgans are scarce and command considerably higher premiums, making this an attractive option for collectors looking for a medium between quality and price. Silver mine owners out west, however, were outraged. Mintmarks are a small but important detail deciding 1893 morgan silver dollar value. This months counterfeit detection feature answers that question by examining an altered 1893s morgan dollar. The wonderfully successful book, entitled black beauty, came like a living voice out of. He belonged during the first part of his life to a cruel master, who mutilated him in the manner described in the story. Beautiful joe is a real dog, and beautiful joe is his real name. This work was an instant success upon its release in canada, becoming the first book to sell over a million copies in that country. Before you sell your familys antique silver for scrap.
Determine it was struck at the san francisco mint, identified by an s on the reverse and you have the great rarity of the series. Beautiful joe was a dog from the town of meaford, ontario, whose story inspired the bestselling 1893 novel beautiful joe, which contributed to worldwide. The historical background that explains the low mintage of the 1893 s dollar was given in our april 2007 dallas auction, where we offered a lowermint state grade coin in lot 80. Beautiful joe library of congress centennial bestseller series by saunders, marshall and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One store, not far from me, is really fun to look through. I remember this book from my childhood, and i will read it again after my sister is finished with it. This 1893 morgan silver dollar provides you with an affordable option for getting a relatively scarce coin that remains in relatively good condition. I dont myself, he added with a quick halfsmile, lifting again the corner of his solemn mouth.
You are bidding on the exact coins in the photograph. The isabella quarter or columbian exposition quarter was a united states commemorative coin struck in 1893. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins metal is. The morris boys give him the name of beautiful joe.
We offer easy online payment options and fast, secure delivery directly to your door. An autobiography by margaret marshall saunders aka marshall saunders 18611947. The coin look counterfeit detection 1894p morgan dollar when counterfeits exist of this piece, it is often done by removing the mintmark from an 1894o or 1894s morgan dollar. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. He taught at first for twenty dollars a month, boarding round, and the highest. Rare auction appearance and 1893 morgan silver dollar value high end condition does make a difference when the rare 1893 s silver dollar is offered at auction. On this day in 1893 one of the future north side gang leaders was born. This particular coin has risen to such high ranks of popularity mostly because it was the first silver dollar created by the us mint that had a design that appealed to the hearts and minds of every american.
After five years of heated debate, congress finally authorized the production of a new silver dollar in 1878. Beautiful joe was a dog from the town of meaford, ontario, whose story inspired the bestselling 1893 novel beautiful joe, which contributed to worldwide awareness of animal cruelty. This columbian exposition silver half dollar was the first commemorative coin issued by the united states making it a rare collectors piece. A book is more likely to appeal to collectors, and therefore be worth. Due to these extremely low mintages, and the popularity of the carson city issues, there simply arent enough 1893 dated coins to go around. Worlds columbian exposition silver commemorative half dollar. Home coin prices silver and trade dollars morgan silver dollars 1893 s morgan silver dollar pcgs au50 back to searchbrowse page.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The 2 copies of the book beautiful joe, were lovely, and the recipients loved them. It was a beautiful june day, and the study window looked out upon a lawn of large. He was rescued from him, and is now living in a happy home with pleasant surroundings, and enjoys a wide local celebrity. First edition of seuss paean to free thinking, warmly inscribed. Apmex offers 1893 s morgan dollar vf35 pcgs at competitive silver prices.
Double headed 1895 silver dollar coin community forum. Whats the first place to look when authenticating key date us coins. While pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars all have value, the dollar coin has stood out as particularly interesting. Because of our direct relationships with domestic mints and wholesale trade desks, we are able to offer a wide variety of precious metals. Carson city morgan silver dollars rare coins gold coins. Beautiful joe was a real dog, and beautiful joe was his real name. Beautiful rare complete 14coin from 1878 to 1893 carson city. Adelard cunin was a prohibition mobster who was known better by his name bugs. Carson city morgan silver dollars 1878 1893 guide to building carson city mint sets t he morgan silver dollar series carries the distinction of being the most collected series of coins ever produced by the united states mint. Beautiful rare complete 14coin from 1878 to 1893 carson. Theres a lot to learn about them, and while this video doesnt have everything i hope it helps you in your pursuit of knowledge.
States as they weighted more than a silver dollar and were intended for use only in overseas trade. Unfollow 1893 s morgan silver dollar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. For judy, marian and joe, whom i havent seen since they were. We acquire coins from a variety of sources with some being graded before we get them and some we send out to grading service companies after we receive them. Want to join cointrackers and track your coins 100% free. Shop our large selection of morgan dollars 1878 1904 pcgs date specific today. Check out all our morgan silver dollars in circulated condition that will grade vg8 or higher. Find great deals on ebay for 1893 s morgan silver dollar and 1892 s morgan silver dollar. The coin pictured displays less wear than most and is considered very desirable by collectors. Young lincoln once waded across a halffrozen river to rescue a dog, and. The quarter depicts the spanish queen isabella i of castile, who sponsored columbuss voyages to the new world. On tuesday, april 21, the united states mint officially announced the design for the 2020 womens suffrage centennial silver medal. Very fine or better there simply remains no better value in numismatics. Get the best deals on proof morgan dollars 18781921 when you shop the largest online selection at.
Congress authorized the piece at the request of the board of lady managers of the worlds columbian exposition. It celebrates the the worlds columbian exposition in chicago in 1893 and commemorates 400 years since columbuss discovery of the new world. For generations, numismatists have collected coins minted by the united states government. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This 1893 o morgan dollar is of great worth to the collector or numismatist that needs to fill a hole in their circulated morgan silver dollar set. Unfollow 1893 s morgan dollar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The obverse shows the bust of columbus and the reverse features a representation of columbuss flagship the santa maria above two hemispheres. Some are hollow and made to place other, smaller coins inside. I tell you, a boys a queer combination, he ended, referring to the book again. Beautiful joe by marshall saunders, first edition abebooks. Morgan creation has become americas most collected, famous, and abundant silver dollar. Note unusually bag mark free face, good strike, and original toning. Developed in conjunction with the 2020 womens suffrage.
The author was inspired to write this story in 1893, based on true events to emphasize the plight of domestic animals everywhere. A work of fiction told from the dogs point of view, it is based upon the true story of an abused dog in the tradition of 1877s black beauty. A beautifully leather bound book or one with a pictorial gold leaf. Coupled with the coins size, silver content, beautiful design and high mintages its no wonder its coin collectors most favorite coin. Dont miss out on this rare 1893 o morgan silver dollar at this low price. Of course, joe is rescued and goes to live with the morrises, a kindly, eccentric and interesting family consisting of a houseful of kids, happy animals and wise adults.
When silver dollar production resumed in 1921, the peace silver dollar design was not ready for the coining presses. Frontispiecean unmarked copyfirst thus in 1902, margaret marshall saunders, canadas first millionselling author, published a sequel to her awardwinning novel, beautiful joe. Exceptional autograph manuscript of the introduction to the book of the. The morgan dollar is a big coin with a big history.
She paid me five dollars for learning the ten commandments. She left a third of her estate, some half million dollars, to the church to endow a free. If you could find a magic store, they are fun to roam through for all the coins they sell. United states mint announces design for 2020 womens. Published in 1893, beautiful joe was the first canadian book to sell a million copies and was extremely popular in america, too selling almost a million copies by 1900. Sold at the worlds columbian exposition in 1893, this was one of the very first u. However, the 1893 morgan from the philadelphia mint is definitely obtainable even up in the ms6364 range but the populations fall dramatically in gem. Morgan silver dollar the basics and what you should know. The professional coin grading service pcgs gave the piece a grade of xf45. Its owner having shown his pride in that beautiful ivy, straightway took me to.
Describing a world where animals find themselves after death, beautiful joe s paradise chronicles the afterlife of many of the animals introduced in her earlier books. On entering bowdoin college in 1856, young reed had a halfformed desire of. Marshall saunders beautiful joe 1893 is a remarkable classic exploring issues of animal cruelty told from the point of view of one dog, joe. Why add this 1893 morgan silver dollar pcgs xf45 to your collection. Home auctionarchive silver and trade dollars morgan silver dollars 1893 s morgan silver dollar pcgs f12 back to searchbrowse page for a larger image, click on lower right hand corner. We are pleased to offer for sale this worlds columbian exposition silver commemorative half dollar 1892 1893 in xf40 or better condition.
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