1897 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM-6A Pitted Reverse Top 100 ~ NGC MS61

1897 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM-6A “Pitted Reverse” Top 100 – NGC MS61

Add a fascinating Top 100 Morgan Dollar variety to your collection with this 1897 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM-6A “Pitted Reverse,” certified NGC MS61. The VAM-6A is a recognized Top 100 Morgan Dollar variety, making this an excellent choice for collectors who specialize in Morgan Dollar die varieties and VAMs. PCGS catalogs the variety as VAM-6A, Pitted Reverse, Top 100.

Graded Mint State 61 (MS61) by NGC, this coin is an uncirculated example that retains its Mint State character and original surfaces. The MS61 grade allows for more noticeable contact marks and abrasions than higher Mint State grades while still qualifying as an uncirculated coin.

The VAM-6A “Pitted Reverse” is particularly distinctive for the prominent pitting on the reverse, especially in the area beneath the eagle's tail feathers. These characteristics were created by imperfections in the die and were transferred to the coins struck from it, making the variety readily identifiable to VAM collectors.

The 1897 Morgan Dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint, with a mintage of 2,822,000 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 relatively low-mintage Philadelphia issue with the highly collectible Top 100 VAM-6A Pitted Reverse variety and an NGC MS61 grade, this coin is an excellent addition to any Morgan Dollar or VAM collection.

Coin Highlights:

• Date: 1897
• Mint: Philadelphia — No Mint Mark
• Variety: VAM-6A “Pitted Reverse”
• Designation: Top 100 Morgan Dollar Variety
• Grade: NGC MS61
• Mintage: 2,822,000
• Denomination: $1 Silver Dollar
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Actual Silver Weight: 0.7734 Troy oz
• Designer: George T. Morgan
• Distinctive Pitted Reverse variety
• Recognized Top 100 VAM
• Prominent reverse die pitting beneath the eagle's tail feathers
• Fully uncirculated Mint State example
• Classic 90% silver U.S. coin
• Professionally graded and encapsulated by NGC

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 luster, strike, surfaces, toning, variety characteristics, and overall eye appeal before purchasing.