1880-O Morgan Dollar MS-64 NGC
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MS-64
Population 
The total number of coins graded by a specific grading service for a particular coin and grade combination.
1,074
Graded Higher
The total number of coins that have obtained a higher grade than the subject coin by a particular grading service.
112
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This stunning 1880-O Morgan Dollar, minted at the historic New Orleans Mint and certified MS-64 by NGC, is a true testament to America's industrial and economic rebirth after the Civil War.The allure of the Morgan Dollar is undeniable, and this 1880-O issue from the New Orleans Mint carries a particularly rich narrative. The New Orleans Mint, shuttered during the Civil War, roared back to life in 1879, specifically to churn out these magnificent silver dollars as a direct result of the Bland-Allison Act. This act, passed in 1878, aimed to revitalize the silver mining industry and stabilize the nation's economy after the controversial "Crime of '73," which had effectively demonetized silver.
This particular 1880-O Morgan Dollar, graded MS-64 by NGC, represents a truly exceptional survivor. With a mintage of 5,305,000, many of its brethren went directly into the hands of a growing nation, bearing the brunt of daily commerce. To find one today in such pristine, uncirculated condition, with its original mint luster largely intact, is a remarkable feat. The coin's generous proportions, with a diameter of 38.1 mm and a thickness of 3.1 mm, make it a substantial piece of history in your hand.
On the obverse, Lady Liberty gazes left, her profile a masterpiece crafted by George T. Morgan. Modeled after Anna Willess Williams, a schoolteacher from Philadelphia, Liberty wears a Phrygian cap and a headband inscribed with "LIBERTY," all adorned with a wreath of cotton and wheat, symbolizing America's agricultural prosperity. Flip it over, and the reverse reveals a majestic bald eagle with outstretched wings, clutching an olive branch (for peace) and a bundle of arrows (for strength). Encircling this national emblem are the proud inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and its denomination, "ONE DOLLAR." Struck with a purity of .900 fine silver, this coin contains 0.7734 troy oz of precious metal. Owning this 1880-O Morgan Dollar is to hold a significant chapter of American economic and artistic history, perfect for collectors who appreciate not only numismatic excellence but also the profound stories behind each piece.
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| Coin ID | 017114 |
| Population
The total number of coins produced at a specific mint for a particular date and mintmark combination. |
1,074 |
| Grade | MS-64 |
| Graded Higher
The total number of coins that have obtained a higher grade than the subject coin by a particular grading service. |
112 |
| Mint Mark | O - New Orleans |
| Mintage
The total number of coins produced at a specific mint for a particular date and mintmark combination |
5,305,000 |
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