{"product_id":"1897-morgan-silver-dollar-vam-6a-pitted-reverse-top-100-ngc-ms61","title":"1897 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM-6A Pitted Reverse Top 100 ~ NGC MS61","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1897 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM-6A “Pitted Reverse” Top 100 – NGC MS61\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a fascinating \u003cstrong\u003eTop 100 Morgan Dollar variety\u003c\/strong\u003e to your collection with this \u003cstrong\u003e1897 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM-6A “Pitted Reverse,” certified NGC MS61\u003c\/strong\u003e. The VAM-6A is a recognized \u003cstrong\u003eTop 100 Morgan Dollar variety\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this an excellent choice for collectors who specialize in Morgan Dollar die varieties and VAMs. PCGS catalogs the variety as \u003cstrong\u003eVAM-6A, Pitted Reverse, Top 100\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraded \u003cstrong\u003eMint State 61 (MS61)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVAM-6A “Pitted Reverse”\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly distinctive for the \u003cstrong\u003eprominent pitting on the reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1897 Morgan Dollar was struck at the \u003cstrong\u003ePhiladelphia Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a mintage of \u003cstrong\u003e2,822,000 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.\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 relatively low-mintage Philadelphia issue with the highly collectible \u003cstrong\u003eTop 100 VAM-6A Pitted Reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e variety and an \u003cstrong\u003eNGC MS61\u003c\/strong\u003e grade, this coin is an excellent addition to any Morgan Dollar or VAM 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 1897\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-6A “Pitted Reverse”\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 NGC MS61\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,822,000\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\u003ePitted Reverse\u003c\/strong\u003e variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognized \u003cstrong\u003eTop 100\u003c\/strong\u003e VAM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProminent reverse die pitting beneath the eagle's tail feathers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully uncirculated Mint State example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic 90% silver U.S. coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally graded and encapsulated by NGC\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 luster, strike, surfaces, toning, variety characteristics, and overall eye appeal before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xenia Coin Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55088870621513,"sku":"XCS-000306","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9065\/0953\/files\/92_7a6bc238-5572-4428-a77b-4b775a709896.png?v=1787009933","url":"https:\/\/www.xeniacoinshop.com\/products\/1897-morgan-silver-dollar-vam-6a-pitted-reverse-top-100-ngc-ms61","provider":"Xenia Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}