1904 O (New Orleans Mint) Morgan 90% Silver Dollar Coin in BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) Condition

Add a highly collectible New Orleans issue to your collection with this 1904-O Morgan Silver Dollar in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition. Struck in .900 fine silver, this 1904-O silver dollar offers strong eye appeal with original mint luster and crisp design details.

1904-O Morgan Silver Dollar Design

The obverse of the 1904-O Morgan Silver Dollar features George T. Morgan’s iconic portrait of Lady Liberty, wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with cotton and wheat—symbolizing American agriculture and unity. The inscriptions “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and “LIBERTY” frame the design, with the date 1904 displayed below.

The reverse showcases a detailed heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, clutching arrows and an olive branch representing strength and peace. Surrounding inscriptions include “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”, “IN GOD WE TRUST”, and “ONE DOLLAR”, with the “O” mint mark beneath the wreath identifying its New Orleans origin.

New Orleans Mint Issue

The 1904-O Morgan Dollar was struck at the historic New Orleans Mint, the final year of regular Morgan Dollar production before the series was temporarily halted. Coins bearing the “O” mint mark are essential for collectors building a complete Morgan Dollar date-and-mint collection.

With a mintage of 3,720,000, the 1904-O Morgan Silver Dollar is a notable issue, especially desirable in higher grades like Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) where original luster remains intact.

.900 Fine Silver Composition

This Morgan Silver Dollar is struck in .900 fine silver, containing approximately 0.7734 troy ounces of silver. The Morgan Dollar series remains one of the most recognized and widely collected coins in American numismatics.

The intrinsic silver value combined with strong collector demand makes the 1904-O silver dollar a compelling addition for both investors and collectors.

Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Condition

A 1904-O Morgan Silver Dollar in BU condition shows no signs of circulation wear, retaining original mint luster and sharp details throughout the design. Liberty’s hair strands are well-defined, and the eagle’s feathers display strong detail.

Minor contact marks from the minting and handling process may be present, but overall eye appeal remains high, making this an excellent example of a New Orleans Morgan Dollar.

A Final-Year Morgan Dollar Issue

The 1904-O Morgan Silver Dollar represents the end of an era, marking the final year of Morgan Dollar production before the series resumed briefly in 1921.

With its .900 silver composition, historical significance, and strong visual appeal in BU condition, this 1904-O Morgan Dollar is a standout addition to any Morgan Silver Dollar collection.