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.
I reduced my purchase to a single unit due to the price increase. Looking forward to receiving my subscription since this is a very nice set.
Agreed, I have 1 set, and 1 set only, coming my way. This might be the only item I buy from the mint if they continue with their ludicrous premium fees. I think the RP’s are exceptional looking coins, so I’ll pay the price.
Accck! New CoinNews story. I guess I have a set in “subscription processing”. It is way to expensive. I still sort of like the mirrored device and frosted field of the RP otherwise I would have dumped it. We’ll see what happens next year.
cancelled all my subscriptions for the silver dollars at the start of the year. Gotten too expensive for my blood. If I an going to get some Morgan dollars I will buy some of the older ones.
The last of my subscriptions i kept…..cancelled everything else….most likely the only set i continue to order while minted
I did the same – I discontinued my business and proof versions subscriptions. The reverse proof is unique to the series and will make a very nice series. It will be interesting to see how long they stream the RP series.
Fewer sold this year than last and probably fewer sold next year than this year’s. Time will tell how long this one continues. 😐
They had the Cloudflare waiting room up for this mornings sale. I was trying to check my subscription status and got sent to the waiting room. It seem to be working better than during the FHG drop. There was to premature release to the US Mint site and then return to the waiting room.
Checked my order history and my subscriptions have USPS Tracking numbers. Hopefully l get them the 1st of next week.