{"product_id":"1887-morgan-silver-dollar-vam-1a-25a-donkey-tail-top-100-anacs-ef45","title":"1887 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM-1A (25A) Donkey Tail Top 100 ~ ANACS EF45","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1887 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM-1A “Donkey Tail” Top 100 – ANACS EF45\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a popular and easily recognized \u003cstrong\u003eTop 100 Morgan Dollar variety\u003c\/strong\u003e to your collection with this \u003cstrong\u003e1887 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM-1A “Donkey Tail,” certified ANACS EF45\u003c\/strong\u003e. This variety is especially popular with VAM collectors because of its distinctive and easily visible die break on the reverse. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVAM-1A “Donkey Tail”\u003c\/strong\u003e is identified by a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003edie break extending from the bottom-right area of the “D” in DOLLAR\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e VAM references now list this variety as \u003cstrong\u003eVAM-25A\u003c\/strong\u003e, revised from the earlier \u003cstrong\u003eVAM-1A\u003c\/strong\u003e designation. It remains recognized as the \u003cstrong\u003eTop 100 Donkey Tail\u003c\/strong\u003e variety. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraded \u003cstrong\u003eExtremely Fine 45 (EF45)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1887 Morgan Dollar was struck at the \u003cstrong\u003ePhiladelphia Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a mintage of \u003cstrong\u003e20,290,000 coins\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed by \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge T. Morgan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the obverse features Liberty wearing her iconic Phrygian cap, while the reverse showcases a majestic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck in \u003cstrong\u003e90% silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Morgan Dollar contains approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver\u003c\/strong\u003e. Combining a classic Philadelphia Morgan Dollar with a recognized \u003cstrong\u003eTop 100 VAM variety\u003c\/strong\u003e and an attractive \u003cstrong\u003eANACS EF45\u003c\/strong\u003e grade, this coin would make a great addition to a Morgan Dollar variety collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoin Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1887\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia — No Mint Mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVAM-1A “Donkey Tail”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent VAM Designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVAM-25A\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesignation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTop 100 Morgan Dollar Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e ANACS EF45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20,290,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1 Silver Dollar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% Silver, 10% Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActual Silver Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7734 Troy oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e George T. Morgan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive \u003cstrong\u003eDonkey Tail\u003c\/strong\u003e reverse die break\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePopular and easily recognized VAM variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive Extremely Fine example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong remaining design detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Philadelphia Mint Morgan Dollar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic 90% silver U.S. coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally graded and encapsulated by ANACS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The coin shown in the photographs is the \u003cstrong\u003eexact coin you will receive\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please review the images carefully to evaluate the coin's surfaces, strike, toning, detail, variety characteristics, and overall eye appeal before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xenia Coin Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55094482469193,"sku":"XCS-000317","price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9065\/0953\/files\/118.png?v=1787052035","url":"https:\/\/www.xeniacoinshop.com\/products\/1887-morgan-silver-dollar-vam-1a-25a-donkey-tail-top-100-anacs-ef45","provider":"Xenia Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}