1897-O Morgan Silver Dollar
The 1897-O Morgan Silver Dollar had just over 4 million total mintage from the New Orleans Mint. The 1897-O Morgan Dollar wasn’t one that was on collector’s radars due to the typically poor strike and usually unattractive luster of pieces that were produced at the New Orleans Mint. The goal of this mint was to produce as many coins as quickly as possible, which left the coins lacking in quality craftsmanship.
History of the 1897-O Morgan Silver Dollar
The 1897-O Morgan Silver Dollar was a part of the major releases that occurred during the 1940s and 1950s, and again during the 1962 to 1964 Treasury release that many other Morgan Silver Dollars were a part of. Most of the 1897-O Morgan Silver Dollars are lightly struck and mostly unattractive overall. Although most of these coins are not aesthetically appealing, it is possible to find a sharply struck 1897-O Morgan Dollar and it will come at a premium as well. Many of these Mint State coins also show signs of bagmarks due to storage.
1897-O Morgan Silver Dollar Value
The 1897-O Morgan Silver Dollar value comes in a wide range, reaching upwards of over $200,000. Circulated 1897-O Morgan Silver Dollars are relatively common and easy to find, while sharply struck coins are rare and will cost a significant amount of money to add to your Morgan Dollar series collection. It is definitely working cherrypicking to ensure you find the most attractive coin possible.
Type of coin: Silver Dollar
Year: 1897-O Morgan Silver Dollar
Morgan Silver Dollar Mint Mark: New Orleans
Total mintage: 4,004,000
Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face value: One dollar
Weight: 27.20 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: George T. Morgan
Diameter: 38.10 millimeters