Remarkable Portrait Engraving
on 1884
Morgan Dollar
Pictured above is an 1884 Morgan Silver Dollar. The obverse
is lustrous silver. On the reverse has been engraved a portrait of virtually
photographic quality, as well as Masonic symbols of of the owners titles and
degrees, i.e. Past Master, Scottish Rite Mason and York Rite Mason. This
side of the token is also dated 1885. The distinguished looking
gentleman was most likely an important figure within American Freemasonry.
For anyone wishing to do some detective work, we have only one clue to his
identity: This piece was consigned by a collector who purchased it many years
ago in an upstate New York coin shop (in the Albany area).
Should anybody discover the identity of the Brother engraved on this coin we
would be happy to share his personal and Masonic history with everyone else!
A special
"Thanks" to marygrace10 on eBay for sharing her pictures and text of this most
wonderful coin with us!
