1897 New Orleans Morgan Silver Dollar Extremely Fine to Uncirculated Condition

The 1897-O Morgan Silver Dollar, minted in New Orleans, is a tougher date in the series, especially in higher grades. This example, grading from Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated, retains bold detail in Liberty’s hair and the eagle’s feathers, with only moderate signs of circulation and subtle traces of luster remaining in protected areas. Known for generally weak strikes and bag marks typical of New Orleans production, 1897-O Morgans are particularly desirable when found with strong detail and eye appeal.

1897 O Morgan Silver Dollar XF/UNC Condition

With a mintage of over 4 million coins, many were heavily circulated or melted, making higher-grade survivors more elusive. This XF/UNC piece offers a great balance of condition and affordability for collectors building a date-mint set or looking for key New Orleans issues with historic charm.