1887-O Morgan Silver Dollar New Orleans Mint
This 1887-O Morgan Silver Dollar is a premier historical specimen from the New Orleans Mint. With a mintage of 11,550,000, this issue is common in lower circulated grades but represents a notable "condition rarity" in higher grades due to the New Orleans Mint’s frequent production of soft, oily strikes during the late 1880s. While millions were struck, a massive quantity of the New Orleans mintage was melted under the 1918 Pittman Act, and others remained in Treasury bags for decades, leading to frequent "bag marks" on the surfaces. A specimen with a sharp strike and original mint luster is particularly prized by Morgan enthusiasts. This coin features George T. Morgan’s iconic Lady Liberty and the heraldic eagle with the "O" mint mark clearly visible on the reverse. Please consult the photographs to evaluate the strike quality and surface preservation of this historic silver dollar.