1880-O Morgan Dollar MS-64 NGC
Numismatic
1880-O Morgan Dollar MS-64 NGC
Struck in the bustling crescent city of New Orleans, this 1880 silver dollar represents a fascinating moment in American monetary history. Its production was driven by the Bland-Allison Act of 1878, a legislative effort designed to support the silver mining sector and bring stability to the nation's financial system. This specific piece has survived the decades in an exceptional state of preservation, certified at a high grade of Mint State 64. The obverse displays George T. Morgan's classic depiction of Lady Liberty. She wears a Phrygian cap adorned with a headband displaying the word LIBERTY, nestled within a wreath composed of cotton and wheat. The reverse features a powerful bald eagle with open wings, grasping both an olive branch and arrows in its talons. This 38.1 millimeter coin contains 0.7734 troy ounces of fine silver and stands as a remarkable artifact of late nineteenth-century American coinage.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1880 |
| Mint mark | O - New Orleans |
| Grade | MS-64 (NGC) |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Dollar |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.7734 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Thickness | 3.1 mm |
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