1899-O Morgan Silver Dollar PCGS/NGC MS64

End of the Century Silver Dollars

The Automobile Age began in 1899, signaled by the first car parade held in downtown Manhattan. In this same historic year, the New Orleans Mint struck its last Morgan Silver Dollars of the 19th century. The New Orleans Mint is one of the most historic mints in American history. Completed in 1838, it was the first branch mint outside of the Philadelphia “Mother Mint.” During the Civil War, it was briefly operated by three governmental bodies – the United States, the State of Louisiana and the Confederate States of America.

During its lifetime, the New Orleans Mint earned a less-than-stellar reputation for producing coins of mediocre quality. That’s why when coins such as these well-struck coins become available, they are highly prized by coin collectors. In fact, each 1899-O Morgan Silver Dollar available in this offer has been graded by either the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) or the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) as being in high-grade Choice Uncirculated Mint State-64 (MS64) condition. Grading service varies.

For decades, collectors believed few — if any of these coins existed. Then, in 1964, the U.S Treasury found bags of Morgan Dollars hidden in their vaults and sold them to the public at face value. Among the coins in this Treasury Hoard were 1899-dated Morgans from the New Orleans Mint. Here’s a great way to own the last “Big Easy” Morgan dated in the 1800s with the distinctive and coveted “O” mint mark.

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.
• 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.
• 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. It was first governed by the United States of America, then the State of Louisiana when it seceded from the Union prior to the Civil War, and finally the Confederate States of America following the onset of the war. The United States regained possession in 1862. The famous “O” mint mark on the reverse of these coins is a living reminder of this historic mint’s epic history.
• CHOICE UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 1899-O Morgan Silver Dollar has been graded by either the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) or the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) as being in Choice Uncirculated Mint State-64 (MS64) condition. Grading service varies.
• THE CASE OF THE DISAPPEARING MORGAN – Despite millions of Morgan Silver Dollars being struck from 1878-1921, most were lost in circulation or melted down in mass silver meltings. In fact, coin experts believe that only 15% of all Morgans ever struck remain in existence today!

The total amount of Morgan Silver Dollars has seen significant evaporation into both collections and the melting pots. Don't wait any longer; secure yours now!