The 1891-O Morgan Dollar, struck at the New Orleans Mint, is part of the iconic Morgan Dollar series first issued in 1878. Composed of .900 silver, these coins became a defining symbol of late 19th-century America, circulating widely in the Wild West and beyond.
Designed by George T. Morgan, the obverse features a profile bust of Liberty, while the reverse depicts an eagle with outstretched wings, clutching arrows and an olive branch within a wreath. The “O” mintmark below the wreath denotes its origin from New Orleans.
Dimensions
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Weight: 25.91 g
Metal: Silver (.900 fineness, .100 copper)
Mint: New Orleans (“O” mintmark)
Year: 1891
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 cap and crown with flowers in her hair
Lettering: LIBERTY • E PLURIBUS UNUM • 1891
Reverse
Eagle with spread wings, clutching arrows and olive branch, within a wreath
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA • IN GOD WE TRUST • ONE DOLLAR • O
Condition Report
Pre-owned; good condition with minor wear, surface marks, and small dings consistent with age. Please see images for details.
Additional Information
Accompanied by a silver purity certificate.
The 1891-O Morgan Dollar, struck at the New Orleans Mint, is part of the iconic Morgan Dollar series first issued in 1878. Composed of .900 silver, these coins became a defining symbol of late 19th-century America, circulating widely in the Wild West and beyond.
Designed by George T. Morgan, the obverse features a profile bust of Liberty, while the reverse depicts an eagle with outstretched wings, clutching arrows and an olive branch within a wreath. The “O” mintmark below the wreath denotes its origin from New Orleans.
Dimensions
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Weight: 25.91 g
Metal: Silver (.900 fineness, .100 copper)
Mint: New Orleans (“O” mintmark)
Year: 1891
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 cap and crown with flowers in her hair
Lettering: LIBERTY • E PLURIBUS UNUM • 1891
Reverse
Eagle with spread wings, clutching arrows and olive branch, within a wreath
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA • IN GOD WE TRUST • ONE DOLLAR • O
Condition Report
Pre-owned; good condition with minor wear, surface marks, and small dings consistent with age. Please see images for details.
Additional Information
Accompanied by a silver purity certificate.
