The Morgan Dollar is one of the most iconic coins in American history, first struck in 1878 and circulating widely during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This 1889 example was struck at the New Orleans Mint and remains a highly collectible piece of U.S. numismatic history.
Designed by George T. Morgan, an English engraver who later became Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, the Morgan Dollar features a neoclassical depiction of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle with outstretched wings on the reverse.
Dimensions
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Weight: 25.73 g
Metal: Silver (.900 fineness)
Mint: New Orleans (“O” mintmark)
Year: 1889
Specifications
Country: United States of America
Currency: US Dollar
Type: Circulating coin
Designer: George T. Morgan
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Obverse
Bust of Liberty facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap with wheat and cotton
Lettering: LIBERTY • E PLURIBUS UNUM • 1889
Reverse
Eagle with wings spread, holding arrows and olive branch, within a wreath
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA • IN GOD WE TRUST • ONE DOLLAR • O
Condition Report
Pre-owned; good overall condition with minor wear, small dings, and light circulation marks. Please see images for further details.
Additional Information
Accompanied by a silver purity certificate.
The Morgan Dollar is one of the most iconic coins in American history, first struck in 1878 and circulating widely during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This 1889 example was struck at the New Orleans Mint and remains a highly collectible piece of U.S. numismatic history.
Designed by George T. Morgan, an English engraver who later became Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint, the Morgan Dollar features a neoclassical depiction of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle with outstretched wings on the reverse.
Dimensions
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Weight: 25.73 g
Metal: Silver (.900 fineness)
Mint: New Orleans (“O” mintmark)
Year: 1889
Specifications
Country: United States of America
Currency: US Dollar
Type: Circulating coin
Designer: George T. Morgan
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Obverse
Bust of Liberty facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap with wheat and cotton
Lettering: LIBERTY • E PLURIBUS UNUM • 1889
Reverse
Eagle with wings spread, holding arrows and olive branch, within a wreath
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA • IN GOD WE TRUST • ONE DOLLAR • O
Condition Report
Pre-owned; good overall condition with minor wear, small dings, and light circulation marks. Please see images for further details.
Additional Information
Accompanied by a silver purity certificate.
