1883-O SILVER DOLLAR
PCGS Nos: 7146, 7147, 97147,
7346
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 8,725,000
Proofs: est. 12
Designer: George T. Morgan
Diameter: 38.1 millimeters
Metal Content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: 26.73 grams
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark:
"O" (for New Orleans, Louisiana) beneath the bow on the reverse
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Images courtesy of Heritage
Numismatic Auctions, Inc.
Notes:
The
1883-O Morgan Dollar is named after the designer, George Morgan, who
created one of the most popular and widely collected coins in
American history.
The front of the coin features Miss Liberty wearing an
embellished cap of a Freedman.
The back displays an American Eagle with outstretched wings.
The “O” mintmark (appearing as a tiny letter centered
below the wreath on the back) stands for New Orleans, Louisiana,
where the Mint produced 8,725,000 Silver Dollars in 1883.
The 1883-O Morgan Dollar is know for its frosty luster and
affordable price, making it a great coin for beginning collectors.
The 1883-O Morgan Silver Dollar is common in all Uncirculated grades
including Gem. Prooflikes and Deep Mirror Prooflikes are also easy
to obtain. The most common Uncirculated grade is a toss-up between
MS-63 and MS-64. The finest examples
certified by PCGS are 27 MS-67's, 7 MS-66 Prooflikes, and 9 MS-66 Deep
Mirror Prooflikes.
An estimated 12 Proofs were
struck of this date. PCGS has certified three Proofs and assigned a grade of
PR-67 to the best example.
Significant
examples:
PCGS MS-67 (illustrated above). Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions,
Inc.'s January 2000 "FUN" Sale, Lot 7072, unsold
Recent appearances:
NGC MS-66. Ex -
Superior Galleries' "Pre-Long Beach Sale", October 1-3,
2000, Lot 3624, not illustrated, sold for $195.50
NGC MS-66. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s
"Philadelphia 2000 Signature Sale", August 6-7, 2000, Lot
6283, not illustrated, sold for $207.00
PCGS MS-65 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Ex - Heritage Numismatic
Auctions, Inc.'s "Philadelphia 2000 Signature Sale",
August 6-7, 2000, Lot 6284, not illustrated, sold for $488.75
PCGS MS-65 DMPL. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The
Rarities Sale", January 3, 2001, Lot 310, not illustrated, sold
for $483.00
NGC MS-65. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins &
Collectibles, Inc.'s "Benson Collection, Part I", February
16, 18-20, 2001, Lot 2051, not illustrated, sold for $75.00
Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "The University
of Notre Dame Sale", March 20-21, 2001, Lot 523, not plated,
sold for $57.50
PCGS MS-62. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins &
Collectibles, Inc.'s "The California Sale", October 2-3,
2000, Lot 1804, "Partial Collar Strike", sold for $483.00
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, October 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
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