1887-O Morgan Silver Dollar – New Orleans Mint

1887-O Morgan Silver Dollar – New Orleans Mint

This 1887-O Morgan Silver Dollar, struck at the historic New Orleans Mint, is a timeless collectible representing the artistry of 19th-century American coinage.
The obverse displays Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap crowned with wheat and cotton, while the reverse features a majestic bald eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch — a symbol of both peace and strength.

The coin shows even, honest circulation wear with clear date and legends, retaining strong detail across Liberty’s portrait and the eagle’s wings. A solid example of one of the more sought-after branch-mint Morgans.

Coin Details:

• Year: 1887

• Mint: New Orleans (O)

• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

• Weight: 26.73 grams

• Diameter: 38.1 mm

• Designer: George T. Morgan

• Silver Content: 0.7734 troy oz

Highlights:

• Classic 19th-century U.S. silver dollar

• Minted at the famous New Orleans Mint (“O” mint mark)

• Iconic Liberty and Eagle design

• 90% silver — nearly 0.78 oz of pure silver

• Great choice for collectors and silver investors alike