1879-O Morgan Dollar VG/VF

0.7734 troy oz .900 1879 Very Good/Very Fine

The 1879 Morgan silver dollar stands as a classic artifact of late nineteenth-century American coinage. Struck at the historic New Orleans Mint, this coin carries the distinctive 'O' mint mark on its reverse, positioned just below the eagle. Containing 0.7734 troy ounces of silver with a purity of 0.900, this issue represents the early years of one of America's most celebrated coin series. On the obverse, the design showcases Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap, her hair band inscribed with the word 'Liberty'. Surrounding her profile are thirteen stars, the year 1879, and the Latin motto 'E Pluribus Unum'. This side of the coin captures a classic personification of American ideals during a period of rapid national growth. The reverse displays a bald eagle with its wings spread, grasping an olive branch and arrows in its talons. The inscriptions 'United States of America' and 'One Dollar' encircle the eagle, while the national motto 'In God We Trust' is positioned above. This coin is preserved in a grade range of Very Good to Very Fine, showing honest wear that highlights its long journey through time.

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Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1879
Mint mark	O - New Orleans
Grade	Very Good/Very Fine
Legal-tender face value	1 Dollar
Metal	Silver
Weight	0.7734 troy oz
Purity	.900
Diameter	38.1 mm
Thickness	3.1 mm