Offered here is an 1892-O Morgan Silver Dollar, struck at the historic New Orleans Mint more than 130 years ago.
The 1892-O is a desirable date within the Morgan Dollar series, with an original mintage of only 2,744,000 coins—considerably lower than many of the more commonly encountered Morgan Dollar issues.
Coin Details Year: 1892 Mint: New Orleans Mint Mark: O Denomination: $1.00 Designer: George T. Morgan Composition: 90% Silver / 10% Copper Actual Weight: 26.74 grams Original U.S. Mint Specification: 26.73 grams Diameter: Approximately 38.1 mm Edge: Reeded Original Mintage: 2,744,000
The obverse features George T. Morgan's famous portrait of Lady Liberty, surrounded by 13 stars and the inscription E PLURIBUS UNUM, with the 1892 date prominently displayed below.
The reverse depicts the iconic American eagle with outstretched wings, clutching arrows and an olive branch, surrounded by a laurel wreath. The small "O" mint mark, located beneath the wreath and above ONE DOLLAR, identifies this coin as a product of the New Orleans Mint.
Condition This is a genuine vintage circulated coin showing honest wear consistent with its age and circulation history. Despite more than a century of age, the major design elements remain clearly visible, including the date, legends, stars, eagle, wreath and New Orleans "O" mint mark.
The coin displays an attractive aged silver-gray appearance with surface marks and wear appropriate for a circulated Morgan Dollar.
Based on its visible details, it presents approximately in the VF (Very Fine) range, but no professional grade is represented or guaranteed. Please examine all photographs carefully and make your own determination regarding condition and grade.
The coin shown in the photographs is the exact coin you will receive. Why the 1892-O Is Interesting Morgan Dollars are among the most collected classic American silver coins, and New Orleans issues have a particularly strong following. The New Orleans Mint operated intermittently from 1838 through 1909, making surviving "O" mint coins tangible pieces of both Southern and U.S. monetary history.
With an original mintage of just 2.744 million pieces, the 1892-O represents a notably lower-mintage Morgan Dollar and makes an excellent addition for collectors assembling Morgan Dollars by date and mint mark.
At 26.74 grams, this example also weighs essentially exactly at the original U.S. Mint specification of 26.73 grams. An Excellent Classic U.S. Silver Dollar Whether you're building a Morgan Dollar collection, collecting New Orleans Mint coinage, looking for a genuine 19th-century American silver coin, or simply appreciate the history behind classic U.S. currency, this 1892-O Morgan Silver Dollar is an appealing piece of American numismatic history.
Please review the detailed photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and provide the best representation of the coin's actual condition.
A historic 1892 New Orleans Morgan—90% silver, low original mintage, and over 130 years of American history in hand.