1890-O Morgan Silver Dollar New Orleans Mint

1890-O Morgan Silver Dollar New Orleans Mint

The 1890-O is a classic late-19th-century specimen from the historic New Orleans Mint. This year holds a special place in numismatic history due to the Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890, which forced the US government to drastically increase its silver purchases. This led to a massive production spike, resulting in over 10.7 million Morgan dollars struck at the New Orleans facility alone.