The 1885-O Morgan Dollar, struck at the New Orleans Mint, is a classic example of one of America’s most iconic silver coins. First issued in 1878, Morgan Dollars circulated widely during the Wild West era, often associated with saloons, frontier trade, and expansion-era America.
Designed by George T. Morgan, an English engraver who became Chief Engraver of the US Mint, the coin features Liberty’s portrait on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse. The “O” mintmark identifies this coin as originating from the New Orleans Mint.
Dimensions
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Weight: 25.86 g
Metal: Silver (.900 fineness, .100 copper)
Mint: New Orleans (“O” mintmark)
Year: 1885
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 and crown with flowers in her hair
Lettering: LIBERTY • E PLURIBUS UNUM • 1885
Reverse
Eagle with spread wings, holding arrows and olive branch, surrounded by wreath
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA • IN GOD WE TRUST • ONE DOLLAR • O
Condition Report
Pre-owned; good condition with light wear and minor surface marks consistent with age. Please see images for details.
Additional Information
Includes a silver purity certificate.
The 1885-O Morgan Dollar, struck at the New Orleans Mint, is a classic example of one of America’s most iconic silver coins. First issued in 1878, Morgan Dollars circulated widely during the Wild West era, often associated with saloons, frontier trade, and expansion-era America.
Designed by George T. Morgan, an English engraver who became Chief Engraver of the US Mint, the coin features Liberty’s portrait on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse. The “O” mintmark identifies this coin as originating from the New Orleans Mint.
Dimensions
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Weight: 25.86 g
Metal: Silver (.900 fineness, .100 copper)
Mint: New Orleans (“O” mintmark)
Year: 1885
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 and crown with flowers in her hair
Lettering: LIBERTY • E PLURIBUS UNUM • 1885
Reverse
Eagle with spread wings, holding arrows and olive branch, surrounded by wreath
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA • IN GOD WE TRUST • ONE DOLLAR • O
Condition Report
Pre-owned; good condition with light wear and minor surface marks consistent with age. Please see images for details.
Additional Information
Includes a silver purity certificate.
