1897-O US Morgan Silver Dollar Coin 90%
Own a genuine piece of late 19th-century American history with this authentic 1897-O Morgan Silver Dollar, struck at the historic New Orleans Mint. Minted during the height of the Klondike Gold Rush and the industrial boom of the Gilded Age, this classic 90% silver dollar likely circulated through bustling Southern ports, riverboats, and frontier saloons. Featuring George T. Morgan’s iconic portrait of Lady Liberty on the obverse and a majestic heraldic eagle on the reverse, this coin carries the coveted "O" mint mark beneath the wreath, making it a standout addition to any US coin collection or precious metals portfolio. Add this historic New Orleans silver dollar to your collection today at Gold & Silver Assay.
Country: United States (US)
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Denomination: $1 (One Dollar)
Mintage: 4,004,000
Weight: Actual Weight: 26.73 grams / 0.943 oz / 0.8594 Troy oz | Silver Weight: 24.06 grams / 0.849 oz / 0.7734 Troy oz
Dimensions: 38.10 mm diameter x 2.40 mm thickness
Lettering and Edging: Obverse: E · PLURIBUS · UNUM, LIBERTY, 1897 (with 13 stars) | Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, In God We Trust, ONE DOLLAR, O (mint mark) | Edge: Reeded
Strike Type: Business Strike
Variety: 1897-O New Orleans Mint (No major doubled die or repunched mint mark error visible; exhibits typical New Orleans weak central strike)
Coin Designer and Design: George T. Morgan — Obverse features a left-facing profile of Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with cotton and wheat; reverse features a bald eagle with outstretched wings clutching an olive branch and three arrows within a laurel wreath.
Condition - Circulated (Estimated Very Fine / VF-20 to VF-30). Moderate, even wear is visible on Liberty’s hair curls above the ear and forehead, as well as on the eagle's breast feathers and wing tips, while all major lettering and rim denticles remain clear and bold. Surface shows honest circulation marks and a light, or bright silver appearance. - See Pictures
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