1885-O PCGS MS-64 Morgan Dollar Silver Coin - Old Green Holder
Morgan Silver Dollars holds a piece of history that has endured for over a century.
The US Mint first crafted these coins between 1878 and 1904, in 1921, to be the US’ official dollar coin and, once more, in a commemorative strike for the centennial of its last issuance as a circulating coin.
The design was signed by US Mint Chief Engraver George T. Morgan, embodying their time's economic optimism and industrial growth.
Morgan Dollars were produced through several official branches over the years. Those issued in the New Orleans Mint carry the “O” mint mark.
At SD Bullion, you can find 1885-O Morgan Silver Dollar Coins, graded as MS-64 samples and sealed in the rare Old Green Holders, which PCGS used to encapsulate coins from 1989 to 1998.
Coin Highlights
- Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as MS-64 coin by PCGS;
- Housed in PCGS Old Green Holders;
- Contains .7734 oz of silver;
- Produced by the US Mint;
- Issued in New Orleans and carried the “O” mint mark;
- Bears USD 1 denomination and legal tender status;
- Lady Liberty stamps the obverse;
- The Bald Eagle is displayed on the reverse.
The Design
The obverse features Lady Liberty’s depiction wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wheat and cotton balls and a tiara inscribed “LIBERTY.”
The image is accompanied by the motto “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” thirteen five-pointed stars representing the Thirteen Original Colonies and the year of issuance.
The reverse displays the Bald Eagle’s portrayal with outstretched wings, arrows, and olive branches in its talons and laurels surrounding it.
It also contains the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST,” the words “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “ONE DOLLAR,” and the “O” mint mark from the New Orleans Mint.
A PCGS MS-64 coin
PCGS - Professional Coin Grading Service appraises and grades coins using the Sheldon Grading Scale, which ranks coins from 1 to 70 based on their condition.
MS stands for Mint State, referring to coins issued in the same format as a business circulation coin. 64 is the grade given to coins with average luster, noticeable, light scuff marks, or defects but with attractive overall quality.
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