1899-O Morgan $1 PCGS MS65
The Bland-Allison Coinage Act of 1878 re-established the silver dollar coin, and it was sponsored by western farmers, merchants, and mining interests. This important new coinage act created not only a new silver dollar coin, but it also required the Secretary of the US Treasury to purchase $2 million dollars monthly of newly mined silver from western silver mines.
George T. Morgan, the Assistant Engraver at the US Mint, created both the obverse and reverse designs that were selected. Morgan depicted the profile of an allegorical representation of our cherished and respected Miss Liberty, facing to the left. She is wearing a Phrygian, or slave cap on her head. There is a crown, comprised of cotton and wheat, over her cap. Additionally, there is a headband with the word “LIBERTY,” inscribed on it.
The upper periphery of the coin’s obverse displays the motto, “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and below Miss Liberty’s profile is the date of striking. There are also thirteen six-pointed stars spread out around the motto.
The reverse depicts an American Bald Eagle, located inside of an olive wreath. This American Eagle holds arrows in her left talon and an olive branch in the right. The eagle’s wings are upright and outstretched and between the wings is “IN GOD WE TRUST.” “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” is on the upper periphery and “ONE DOLLAR,” is on the bottom periphery.
This coin was struck in 1899, and it was struck at the New Orleans Mint. There is an “O” mintmark present, below the eagle. The New Orleans Mint struck a large number of coins that year - 12,290,000 silver dollar coins in total.
This coin is graded as MS65 by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), one of the three most popular and desirable grading services in existence. Coins graded as “MS65” or higher are considered as investment quality coins.
Simply click the “Add to Cart” button now or call 1-800-880-4653 to speak to one of our highly trained numismatists, who will be happy to assist you.
George T. Morgan, the Assistant Engraver at the US Mint, created both the obverse and reverse designs that were selected. Morgan depicted the profile of an allegorical representation of our cherished and respected Miss Liberty, facing to the left. She is wearing a Phrygian, or slave cap on her head. There is a crown, comprised of cotton and wheat, over her cap. Additionally, there is a headband with the word “LIBERTY,” inscribed on it.
The upper periphery of the coin’s obverse displays the motto, “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and below Miss Liberty’s profile is the date of striking. There are also thirteen six-pointed stars spread out around the motto.
The reverse depicts an American Bald Eagle, located inside of an olive wreath. This American Eagle holds arrows in her left talon and an olive branch in the right. The eagle’s wings are upright and outstretched and between the wings is “IN GOD WE TRUST.” “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” is on the upper periphery and “ONE DOLLAR,” is on the bottom periphery.
This coin was struck in 1899, and it was struck at the New Orleans Mint. There is an “O” mintmark present, below the eagle. The New Orleans Mint struck a large number of coins that year - 12,290,000 silver dollar coins in total.
This coin is graded as MS65 by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), one of the three most popular and desirable grading services in existence. Coins graded as “MS65” or higher are considered as investment quality coins.
Simply click the “Add to Cart” button now or call 1-800-880-4653 to speak to one of our highly trained numismatists, who will be happy to assist you.
| Specifications | |
| Year | 1899-O |
| Denomination | One Dollar |
| Grade | MS65 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Grading Service | PCGS |
| Weight | .77344 |
| Fineness | .900 Fine Silver |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Manufacturer | The United States Mint |
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