George T Morgan served as assistant engraver at the US mint. The silver dollar produced from 1878 – 1921 is referred to as the “Morgan dollar”, because it was his iconic design. Today that design is the inspiration behind a series of pure silver rounds and bars. Investors can get investment grade silver with a well recognized design.

Better yet, 1 Oz Morgan silver rounds are affordable and abundantly available and offer low premiums. Investors can get an iconic and popular design, without paying a hefty price.

1 Oz Morgan Silver Round Design

Today’s current production Morgan silver rounds are an homage to the classic design of the classic one dollar silver coin. Though struck in numerous private mints, the exact design tends to be somewhate standardized with only minor variations among coins of different manufacturers.

The most common size is the one troy ounce silver round with 99.9% purity.

On the obverse of Morgan rounds is the iconic profile of Anna Williams representing Liberty.

The reverse features a bald eagle with spread wings, clutching a bundle of arrows in one set of talons and an olive branch in the other.  The inscriptions “Silver Bullion Round” and “One Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver”

Specifications

The one troy ounce rounds weigh 31.1035 grams. The rounds measure 39 millimeters in diameter and 2.8 millimeters in thickness. The edges of the round are usually reeded, as opposed to the plain original. All manufacturers make the Morgan silver rounds with 99.9% purity and reeded edges.

Who Makes Them

Various private mints across the United States make Morgan silver rounds. The one ounce round as it is the most requested and sought-after variety.