Today at noon ET, the United States Mint unveils its 2024-S Morgan and Peace Dollar Reverse Proof Set, anticipated to capture collector interest with its tribute to iconic U.S. coinage and unique reverse proof finish.
Included in the set are a 2024-S Reverse Proof Morgan Silver Dollar and a 2024-S Reverse Proof Peace Dollar, each minted from 0.859 ounces of 99.9% silver at the U.S. Mint’s San Francisco facility.
These coins continue the Mint’s modern series of Morgan and Peace dollars, first introduced in 2021.
"The Morgan and Peace Silver Dollar programs relaunched in 2021 and immediately became popular with collectors," describes the Mint. "Each coin symbolizes an important era in the development of the Nation: The Morgan Dollar represents the country’s westward expansion and industrial development in the late 19th century, while the Peace Dollar reflects a nation taking its place among world powers."
The original Morgan silver dollar, crafted by Mint Chief Engraver George T. Morgan, was minted from 1878 to 1904 and briefly again in 1921. The Peace silver dollar, designed by Italian American sculptor Anthony de Francisci, debuted in 1921 as a successor to the Morgan, with annual issues continuing until 1935, except for a hiatus from 1929 to 1933.
In 1921, five unique uncirculated Morgan dollars were produced to honor their historic predecessors: one with a ‘CC’ privy mark representing the former Carson City Mint, another with an ‘O’ privy mark for the former New Orleans Mint, and a third without a privy mark — all struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Additionally, an ‘S’ mintmark Morgan was minted at the San Francisco Mint, and a ‘D’ mintmark coin was produced at the Denver Mint. That same year, the Philadelphia Mint also struck a single uncirculated Peace dollar without a mintmark.
No Morgan or Peace dollars were issued in 2022, as the Mint cited a shortage of silver blanks. The series returned in 2023 with new issues: uncirculated Morgan and Peace dollars from the Philadelphia Mint, proof versions from the San Francisco Mint, and a two-coin reverse proof set — similar to today’s release, shown in photos below — also from the San Francisco Mint.
Building on the series, the U.S. Mint released 2024-P Uncirculated Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars in July, followed by 2024-S Proof Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars in September. Today’s release of the reverse proof two-coin set wraps up the Mint’s program for the year.
Morgan and Peace Dollar Designs
To update the Morgan and Peace dollars for the modern era, the U.S. Mint incorporated both historical artifacts and advanced technology to enhance the original designs.
On the obverse of the Morgan dollar, Liberty is shown in profile, adorned with a cap, floral details, and a crown inscribed with "LIBERTY." Surrounding her are 13 stars and the inscriptions "E PLURIBUS UNUM" and "2024." The reverse depicts an eagle with outstretched wings holding arrows and an olive branch, framed by a large wreath, with inscriptions reading "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and "ONE DOLLAR."
For the Peace dollar, the obverse features Anthony de Francisci’s Liberty in profile, wearing a radiant crown, with "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and "2024" inscribed. The reverse presents an eagle at rest with an olive branch above the word "PEACE," accompanied by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "ONE DOLLAR."
Morgan and Peace Silver Dollar Specifications
| Denomination: | $1 |
|---|---|
| Finish: | Reverse Proof |
| Composition: | 99.9% silver |
| Silver Weight: | 0.859 troy oz. |
| Diameter: | 1.500 inches (38.10 mm) |
| Edge: | Reeded |
| Mint and Mint Mark: | San Francisco – S |
| Privy Mark: | None |
Ordering and Limits
Priced at $215, the 2024-S Morgan and Peace Dollar Reverse Proof Set is available directly through the U.S. Mint’s silver dollar product page.
The set has a maximum mintage of 262,500, with an initial household order limit of five.
Last year’s set, which also launched in November but at a lower price of $185, sold out at the 24-hour mark. Mint figures now show a total of 247,820 sets sold, slightly under its original stated mintage of 250,000.
