1881-O Morgan Dollar MS-65 PCGS
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MS-65
Population 
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845
Graded Higher
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160
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This stunning 1881-O Morgan Dollar, graded MS-65 by PCGS, is a pristine window into America's post-Civil War era and embodies a time of rapid geographical and economic expansion.
It is 1881, a bustling year in American history. The country was industrializing fast, and out of the New Orleans Mint, with its storied past and distinctive "O" mint mark, came millions of these magnificent silver dollars. The Morgan Dollar itself was a response to the Bland-Allison Act, born from the "Crime of '73" and the demand for silver coinage, making it a tangible link to the economic debates and westward expansion of the era.
This particular 1881-O Morgan Dollar, meticulously graded MS-65 by PCGS, offers a glimpse of what these coins looked like fresh from the coining press. Despite the New Orleans Mint's reputation for occasional strike inconsistencies, this example stands out with its superb preservation. Designed by the talented English immigrant George T. Morgan, the coin's obverse features a captivating profile of Lady Liberty, famously modeled by Philadelphia schoolteacher Anna Willess Williams. Her Phrygian cap and wreath of cotton and wheat beautifully symbolize America's agricultural bounty and ideals of freedom. You can even spot Morgan's subtle "M" at the base of Liberty's neck!
Flip it over, and you're met with Morgan's equally iconic reverse: a majestic bald eagle with outstretched wings, clutching an olive branch and arrows—symbols of peace and readiness. Encircling this powerful device are "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "ONE DOLLAR," with the inspiring motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" above. This coin isn't just a piece of precious metal; it's a silver snapshot of American ambition. Composed of .900 fine silver, containing 0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver, and with a substantial diameter of 38.1 mm and a thickness of 3.1 mm, it truly feels like history in your hands.
With an original mintage of 5,708,000 from the New Orleans Mint, countless numbers of these coins were later melted under the Pittman Act, making surviving high-grade examples like this MS-65 PCGS even more special. For anyone who appreciates American history, iconic numismatic art, and a touch of the Old South, this 1881-O Morgan Dollar is an absolute treasure.
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| Coin ID | 7128 |
| Population
The total number of coins produced at a specific mint for a particular date and mintmark combination. |
845 |
| Grade | MS-65 |
| Graded Higher
The total number of coins that have obtained a higher grade than the subject coin by a particular grading service. |
160 |
| Mint Mark | O - New Orleans |
| Mintage
The total number of coins produced at a specific mint for a particular date and mintmark combination |
5,708,000 |
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