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1887-O Morgan Silver Dollar AU From Mint Bag
From an Original Mint Bag—1887-O Morgan Silver Dollars!
Of all the Morgan Silver Dollars ever struck, among the most unique are those struck at the fabled New Orleans Mint, the only United States branch mint to be controlled by three different governmental bodies—the State of Louisiana, the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America. Evidence suggests that many Morgans from the historic New Orleans Mint circulated but didn’t see heavy use and wound up back in mint bags stored in the vaults. That’s the case with the Morgans available here—vintage 1887-O Morgans from from original mint bags! ,
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Experts estimate that only 15% of all Morgans still exist today in any grade, so you can imagine our surprise when we acquired an original mint bag at a recent coin show. Not only have these 1887-dated coins escaped the melting pots for more than 135 years, but each bears the precious “O” mint mark of the New Orleans Mint. Plus, the Morgans available here all come in nice About Uncirculated (AU) condition.
You don’t often come s across a find like this, and, with only limited quantities available, these 1887-O Morgans will not last for long. Click this 1887-O Morgan Silver Dollar to your cart today!
COIN HIGHLIGHTS:
- AMERICA’S MOST POPULAR COIN – The Morgan Silver Dollar—so named for its designer, U.S. Mint Assistant Engraver George T. Morgan—has stood the test of time. Struck from 1878-1904 and again in 1921, it was the coin of America’s “Wild West” and jingled in the coin purses of gamblers, gunfighters, soldiers, and dance hall girls.
- CLASSIC DESIGNS – Morgan’s historic design depicts a profile of Lady Liberty on the obverse while the reverse features an eagle with outstretched wings. The model used for Liberty was Miss Anna Williams of Philadelphia, who Morgan declared to have the most perfect feminine profile he had ever seen.
- STRUCK IN GLEAMING AMERICAN SILVER – Morgan Silver Dollars were struck in 90% silver from the famous Comstock Lode and measure 38.1 mm in diameter.
- LEGAL TENDER SILVER DOLLAR – Morgans were $1 legal tender and struck during the heyday of America’s Wild West era where coins were overwhelmingly preferred over paper currency.
- ABOUT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your coin will come in nice About Uncirculated (AU) condition.
- THE CASE OF THE DISAPPEARING MORGANS – While millions of Morgan Silver Dollars were struck from 1878 through 1921, massive silver meltings and the ravages of time have taken their toll. Today coin experts believe that only 15% of all Morgans ever struck remain in existence!
Don’t miss this chance to get a key-date 1887 Morgan Silver Dollar struck at the New Orleans Mint. Don’t wait; order this high-grade, key-date coin now!
Availability | Out of Stock |
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Year of Issue | 1887 |
Country | United States |
Composition | Silver |
Purity | 0.9 |
Condition | Uncirculated |
Grade | AU |
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Denomination | 1.00 |
Currency Type | Dollar |
Mint Name | New Orleans - O |
Coin Weight | 26.73 Grams - g |