The Morgan silver dollar, introduced in 1878, was designed by George T. Morgan. The 1882 edition was minted in large quantities across four U.S. Mints. Its introduction revitalized the design of the U.S. dollar, featuring a striking image of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse.
This coin was part of the ongoing effort to produce silver dollars following the passage of the Bland-Allison Act, which mandated the purchase and coinage of silver.