1883-O Morgan Silver Dollar – New Orleans Mint
Own a piece of classic American numismatic history with this 1883-O Morgan Silver Dollar. Struck at the historic New Orleans Mint, this issue represents an important part of the Morgan Dollar series, which became one of the most recognizable and widely collected designs in United States coinage.
Designed by George T. Morgan, the obverse features a left-facing portrait of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with cotton and wheat, symbolizing America's agricultural heritage. The reverse displays a majestic bald eagle with outstretched wings, clutching arrows and an olive branch, surrounded by a wreath.
The New Orleans Mint is known for producing Morgan Dollars with varying strike characteristics, making individual examples interesting additions to date-and-mintmark collections.
Specifications:
Country: United States
Year: 1883
Mint Mark: O – New Orleans
Denomination: One Dollar
Series: Morgan Silver Dollar
Designer: George T. Morgan
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Weight: 26.73 grams
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Actual Silver Weight: 0.7734 troy oz
Edge: Reeded
Catalog Reference: KM#110
A classic New Orleans Mint Morgan Dollar featuring iconic American imagery, historic significance, and genuine silver content. An excellent addition to any Morgan Dollar collection or U.S. silver coin portfolio.