1879-O Morgan Silver Dollar AU

The New Orleans Mint’s First Morgans

The New Orleans Mint is famous for having been the only United States Mint Branch to have served under three governing bodies: the United States of America, the State of Louisiana, and the Confederate States of America. This Morgan Silver Dollar represents the first date struck with the famous “O” mint mark — 1879. “Firsts” are always coveted by collectors, and here you have the first Morgan Silver Dollar from the New Orleans Mint!

America’s Most Popular And Heavily Collected Vintage Coins

Morgan Silver Dollars are among the most popular and heavily collected coins of all time! Sadly, of the millions struck from 1878-1921, only a fraction remains today for collectors. In fact, it is estimated that only 15% of ALL Morgans struck exist today. Each key-date, 1879-O Morgan Silver Dollar available here comes in lightly circulated About Uncirculated (AU) condition with lots of nice detail.

Now is a great time to add Morgan Silver Dollars to your collection since this 2021 marks the 100th Anniversary of the end of the series. Plus, this is your chance to secure the first Morgan Silver Dollar struck by the New Orleans Mint. Don’t wait; availability is limited. Add this “Big Easy” Morgan to your collection today!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• FAMOUS “O” MINT MARK – The New Orleans Mint is famous for being the only American mint to be controlled by three different governing bodies during its lifetime. The famous “O” mint mark on the reverse of these coins is a living reminder of this historic mint’s epic history. The coin is from 1879, the first year the New Orleans Mint struck the Morgan Silver Dollar.
• 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.
• BIG SILVER COINS – Struck in 26.73 grams of 90% silver, the Morgan Silver Dollar is a big coin 38.1 mm in diameter. When this coin was plunked down on a counter, its weight meant real money, pure and simple.
• 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.
• ABOUT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 1879-O Morgan Silver Dollar will come in nice About Uncirculated (AU) condition with full sharp details.
• 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!

The total amount of Morgan Silver Dollars has seen significant evaporation into both collections and the melting pots. Don’t pass up this offer to o get your hands these 1879 O-Mint Morgans. Secure yours now!