1887 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM-1A (25A) Donkey Tail Top 100 ~ ANACS EF45

1887 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM-1A “Donkey Tail” Top 100 – ANACS EF45

Add a popular and easily recognized Top 100 Morgan Dollar variety to your collection with this 1887 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM-1A “Donkey Tail,” certified ANACS EF45. This variety is especially popular with VAM collectors because of its distinctive and easily visible die break on the reverse.

The VAM-1A “Donkey Tail” is identified by a distinctive die break extending from the bottom-right area of the “D” in DOLLAR, creating a raised feature that resembles a donkey's tail. This unusual characteristic gives the variety its memorable nickname and makes it an enjoyable variety to identify.

Please note: VAM references now list this variety as VAM-25A, revised from the earlier VAM-1A designation. It remains recognized as the Top 100 Donkey Tail variety.

Graded Extremely Fine 45 (EF45) by ANACS, this coin exhibits moderate circulation wear while retaining strong overall detail. EF45 is an attractive grade for this variety, offering excellent detail and allowing the distinctive Donkey Tail die break to remain a prominent feature.

The 1887 Morgan Dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint, with a mintage of 20,290,000 coins. Designed by George T. Morgan, the obverse features Liberty wearing her iconic Phrygian cap, while the reverse showcases a majestic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch.

Struck in 90% silver, the Morgan Dollar contains approximately 0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver. Combining a classic Philadelphia Morgan Dollar with a recognized Top 100 VAM variety and an attractive ANACS EF45 grade, this coin would make a great addition to a Morgan Dollar variety collection.

Coin Highlights:

• Date: 1887
• Mint: Philadelphia — No Mint Mark
• Variety: VAM-1A “Donkey Tail”
• Current VAM Designation: VAM-25A
• Designation: Top 100 Morgan Dollar Variety
• Grade: ANACS EF45
• Mintage: 20,290,000
• Denomination: $1 Silver Dollar
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Actual Silver Weight: 0.7734 Troy oz
• Designer: George T. Morgan
• Distinctive Donkey Tail reverse die break
• Popular and easily recognized VAM variety
• Attractive Extremely Fine example
• Strong remaining design detail
• Classic Philadelphia Mint Morgan Dollar
• Classic 90% silver U.S. coin
• Professionally graded and encapsulated by ANACS

Please Note: The coin shown in the photographs is the exact coin you will receive. Please review the images carefully to evaluate the coin's surfaces, strike, toning, detail, variety characteristics, and overall eye appeal before purchasing.