Undoubtedly, two of the most anticipated coins in the United States Mint line-up this year are making their debut today at noon ET with the release of the 2023-P Uncirculated Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars.
Production is limited to 275,000 each, and orders are restricted to 25 coins per household during the initial 24-hour sales period. Each dollar is produced at the Philadelphia Mint, struck in .999 fine silver, and continues the century-old program that was reintroduced two years ago with six different coins.
Morgan and Peace Dollar Designs
Both coins bear historical imagery taken from their 19th and 20th century counterparts.
The designs of the Morgan silver dollar were created by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver George T. Morgan (1845-1925) and were originally featured on coins issued by the U.S. Mint from 1878 to 1904, with a reissue in 1921. The obverse (heads side) features a profile of Liberty, adorned with a cap, flora, and a crown incused with the word ‘LIBERTY.’ Surrounding the figure are 13 stars, ‘E PLURIBUS UNUM,’ and ‘2023’.
The reverse side (tails) of the coin depicts an eagle with outstretched wings, clutching arrows and an olive branch. Below the eagle, there is a wreath. The reverse inscriptions include ‘UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,’ ‘IN GOD WE TRUST,’ and ‘ONE DOLLAR’.
Designed by the renowned Italian-American sculptor Anthony de Francisci (1887-1964), the Peace silver dollar replaced the Morgans in 1921. The obverse features a profile of Liberty wearing a radiant crown. Inscriptions include ‘LIBERTY,’ ‘IN GOD WE TRUST,’ and ‘2023’.
The reverse of the dollar features an eagle at rest, holding an olive branch above the inscription ‘PEACE.’ Additional inscriptions include ‘UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,’ ‘E PLURIBUS UNUM,’ and ‘ONE DOLLAR’.
Morgan and Peace Silver Dollar Specifications
| Denomination: | $1 |
|---|---|
| Finish: | Uncirculated |
| Composition: | 99.9% silver |
| Silver Weight: | 0.859 troy oz. |
| Diameter: | 1.500 inches (38.10 mm) |
| Edge: | Reeded |
| Mint and Mint Mark: | Philadelphia – No Mint Mark |
| Privy Mark: | None |
Price and Ordering
The 2023-P Uncirculated Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars, priced at $76 apiece, may be ordered from the U.S. Mint’s page of silver dollar products.
In addition to these two coins, the Mint will offer two companion proof versions on Aug. 9, followed by a distinctive two-coin set featuring a reverse proof finish later this fall.
