1896-O Morgan Silver Dollar AU

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Of all the Morgans struck in 1896, those featuring the respected "O" mint mark of the New Orleans Mint are the scarcest, with just 4.9 million struck. In Philadelphia, nearly 10 million Morgans were struck the same year! Today, there's no telling how many of these coins exist.

Saved From The Melting Pots

It's estimated that as few as 15% of all Morgans struck survive. That's what makes this coin a great find in very nice About Uncirculated (AU) condition–you get to fill that important spot in your collection without breaking the bank. All the details are still vividly discernable with most of the original mint luster still intact. Click this beauty 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 to 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 – Struck in 26.73 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver from the famous Comstock Lode, the Morgan Silver Dollar is a big coin measuring 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 1896-O Morgan Silver Dollar will come in very 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 out on the chance to own this 1896-O New Orleans Mint Morgan Silver Dollar in lightly uncirculated About Uncirculated condition. Order yours today!