1883 Morgan Silver Dollar — Geronimo — American West — Original Presentation Card & Stamp
Step back into the dramatic history of the American West with this 1883 Morgan Silver Dollar presented with the story of Geronimo, one of the most famous and formidable leaders associated with the Apache resistance in the American Southwest.
This collectible combines an authentic 19th-century Morgan Silver Dollar with an original American West-themed presentation card, historical personality, and accompanying stamp. The coin remains preserved in its original presentation.
Geronimo — A Legendary Apache Leader
Geronimo (1829–1909) was a prominent leader and warrior of the Bedonkohe Apache and became one of the most recognized figures of Native American resistance in the American Southwest.
For decades, Geronimo and his followers resisted the expansion of the United States and Mexico into Apache lands. His knowledge of the rugged terrain of the Southwest, determination, and ability to evade much larger military forces contributed to his legendary reputation.
Geronimo eventually surrendered to U.S. forces in 1886, bringing an end to the last major armed resistance by Native Americans in the continental United States. He and other Chiricahua Apache people were subsequently held as prisoners of war for many years.
Although Geronimo's life involved conflict and warfare, his historical significance extends far beyond the battlefield. His story has become part of the complicated history of the American West, including the displacement of Native peoples, the expansion of the United States, and the struggle over Apache homelands.
Geronimo died in 1909, but his name remains one of the most recognizable associated with the history of the American frontier.
The 1883 Morgan Silver Dollar
The Morgan dollar was designed by George T. Morgan and became one of America's most recognizable historic silver coins.
This 1883 Morgan dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint, so it carries no mint mark. The Philadelphia Mint produced 12,290,000 Morgan dollars in 1883. The coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper and weighs approximately 26.73 grams.
Coin: 1883 Morgan Silver Dollar
Mint: Philadelphia — No Mint Mark
Mintage: 12,290,000
Designer: George T. Morgan
Composition: 90% Silver / 10% Copper
Weight: Approximately 26.73 grams
Silver Content: Approximately 0.7734 troy ounce
Condition: Ungraded / Uncertified
Presentation: Original American West-themed presentation card and sleeve
Additional Collectible: Stamp mounted on the presentation card
A Morgan Dollar Paired With a Legendary Figure
The combination of an 1883 Morgan Silver Dollar and the story of Geronimo makes this an especially interesting presentation for collectors of Western history and Americana.
The date is particularly intriguing because 1883 falls within the final years of Geronimo's resistance. Geronimo would not surrender until 1886, just three years after this Morgan dollar was struck.
The coin itself has no documented personal connection to Geronimo. Instead, the original presentation pairs a genuine 19th-century American silver dollar with the story of one of the most recognizable figures in the history of the American Southwest.
Original Presentation Card & Stamp
The Morgan dollar remains in its original presentation card and sleeve, accompanied by the Geronimo historical material and stamp shown in the photographs.
Keeping the original presentation intact gives the collector the opportunity to own the complete historical display rather than simply the Morgan dollar by itself.
Collector's Note
This Morgan dollar has not been professionally graded or encapsulated by a third-party grading service. It is offered as an unggraded/uncertified 1883 Morgan Silver Dollar in its original Western-themed presentation.
Please examine the photographs carefully. They show the actual coin, presentation card, sleeve, and stamp included with this collectible.
An especially appealing collectible for Morgan dollar collectors, Native American history enthusiasts, Western Americana collectors, Old West enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the complex history of the American frontier.
