1896-O Morgan Dollar VG/VF

0.7734 troy oz .900 1896 Very Good/Very Fine

Struck in the late nineteenth century, this 1896 silver coin represents a fascinating era of American currency. Minted at the historic New Orleans facility, denoted by its "O" mint mark, this piece contains 0.7734 troy ounces of silver with a purity of 0.900. Unlike many pristine specimens kept in vaults, this coin actively circulated as standard money for close to eighty years, carrying the physical legacy of its long journey through commerce. The obverse features a profile of Liberty adorned with a Phrygian cap, her hair band displaying her name. Surrounding her portrait are thirteen stars representing the original colonies, the year 1896, and the Latin motto "E Pluribus Unum." On the reverse, a bald eagle clutches both an olive branch and arrows, symbolizing peace and readiness. This side of the coin also displays the national motto "In God We Trust" alongside the inscriptions "United States of America" and "One Dollar."

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Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1896
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