1897-O Morgan Dollar AU-53 NGC
Numismatic
1897-O Morgan Dollar AU-53 NGC
Struck in 1897 at the historic New Orleans Mint, this Morgan silver dollar represents a fascinating moment in late nineteenth-century American coinage. The coin contains 0.7734 troy ounces of silver, with a composition that is 90 percent pure. It carries a certified grade of About Uncirculated 53 (AU-53), indicating a coin that retains much of its original luster and detail from a total mintage of 4,004,000 pieces. The obverse of the coin features a classic profile of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap. Her hair band is inscribed with the word 'Liberty', while the motto 'E Pluribus Unum' arches above her head. The date 1897 is flanked by thirteen stars, symbolizing the original colonies. On the reverse, a bald eagle is depicted clutching an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by the inscriptions 'United States of America' and the denomination 'One Dollar'. The motto 'In God We Trust' is positioned above the eagle, and the distinctive 'O' mint mark below the wreath identifies its origin from the New Orleans facility.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1897 |
| Mint mark | O - New Orleans |
| Grade | 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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