US MORGAN DOLLAR 1883 New Orleans Mint MS 65
080-00561
1883-O Morgan Silver Dollar
The **1883-O Morgan Silver Dollar** is a classic representative of the New Orleans Mint’s contribution to America’s most collected silver series. Struck during a period of massive silver production mandated by the Bland-Allison Act, this coin captures the industrial and artistic spirit of the late 19th century.
The New Orleans "O" Mint Mark
The New Orleans Mint, often referred to by its "O" mint mark located on the reverse, is famous among numismatists for producing coins with a wide variety of strike qualities. While many New Orleans Morgans from the early 1880s are known for having "flat" strikes due to spaced-out dies, the 1883-O is frequently found with exceptional luster. This makes it a favorite for collectors who prioritize the "cartwheel" effect—the way light dances across the surface of the coin when rotated.
Design Excellence
Designed by **George T. Morgan**, the obverse features a powerful profile of **Lady Liberty**, modeled after Anna Willess Williams. Liberty is adorned with a capped coronet inscribed with "LIBERTY," tucked into a crown of cotton and wheat, symbolizing the agricultural reconciliation of the North and South. The reverse displays a majestic bald eagle with wings outspread, clutching an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by a wreath of laurel.
Grade and Rarity: MS65
This specimen is graded **MS65 (Gem Uncirculated)**, placing it in an elite tier of preservation. At this level, the coin exhibits a strong, original mint luster and possesses high eye appeal. Any contact marks or "bag marks"—scratches acquired while the coins were stored in 1,000-coin canvas bags—are minimal and do not distract from the primary focal points of Liberty's cheek or the eagle's breast. An MS65 1883-O is a "Gem" in every sense, offering a brilliant, high-contrast look that serves as a cornerstone for any serious Morgan Dollar set.
The **1883-O Morgan Silver Dollar** is a classic representative of the New Orleans Mint’s contribution to America’s most collected silver series. Struck during a period of massive silver production mandated by the Bland-Allison Act, this coin captures the industrial and artistic spirit of the late 19th century.
The New Orleans "O" Mint Mark
The New Orleans Mint, often referred to by its "O" mint mark located on the reverse, is famous among numismatists for producing coins with a wide variety of strike qualities. While many New Orleans Morgans from the early 1880s are known for having "flat" strikes due to spaced-out dies, the 1883-O is frequently found with exceptional luster. This makes it a favorite for collectors who prioritize the "cartwheel" effect—the way light dances across the surface of the coin when rotated.
Design Excellence
Designed by **George T. Morgan**, the obverse features a powerful profile of **Lady Liberty**, modeled after Anna Willess Williams. Liberty is adorned with a capped coronet inscribed with "LIBERTY," tucked into a crown of cotton and wheat, symbolizing the agricultural reconciliation of the North and South. The reverse displays a majestic bald eagle with wings outspread, clutching an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by a wreath of laurel.
Grade and Rarity: MS65
This specimen is graded **MS65 (Gem Uncirculated)**, placing it in an elite tier of preservation. At this level, the coin exhibits a strong, original mint luster and possesses high eye appeal. Any contact marks or "bag marks"—scratches acquired while the coins were stored in 1,000-coin canvas bags—are minimal and do not distract from the primary focal points of Liberty's cheek or the eagle's breast. An MS65 1883-O is a "Gem" in every sense, offering a brilliant, high-contrast look that serves as a cornerstone for any serious Morgan Dollar set.
| Additional Information | |
|---|---|
| COUNTRY | United States |
| DENOMINATION | $1 |
| EdgeItemKey | 001-080-00561 |
| GRADE | MS 65 |
| Inventory Type | Stock |
| MINT MARK | New Orleans |
| stone info | [] |
| Vendor Style Code | 1883 O Morgan |
| YEAR | 1883 |
