United States – Morgan dollar – 1879 – Antique hand-coloured reverse Obverse Head of Liberty facing left, wearing a cap decorated with cotton and wheat, with Liberty inscribed on the headband. E pluribus unum above, thirteen stars around and the date 1879 below. Designed by George T. Morgan. Reverse Eagle with spread wings, holding arrows and an olive branch, within a wreath. Surrounding inscriptions: United States of America · One dollar, with In God we trust above the eagle. Antique hand-applied colouring highlights the design: a deep blue outer border, an orange and yellow eagle with black detailing, green foliage and yellow arrows. The silver-coloured central field remains exposed, creating a striking contrast with the decorated elements. References Reference: KM 110. Mint and specific die variety not confirmed; the colouring obscures the mintmark area. Specifications Metal: Silver, .900 fineness Standard issue weight: 26.73 g, before decorative additions Standard issue diameter: 38.1 mm Date: 1879 Designer: George T. Morgan Decoration: Antique hand-applied colouring on the reverse