Lot 108
1890 Silver Morgan Dollar New Orleans
Sold December 11, 2025
- Price realized
- $40
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $100-300
Origin: United States
Denomination: One Dollar
Year: 1890
Mint: New Orleans
Grade/Condition: Estimated: MS
Metal: Silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 26.6 Grams
Additional Description: The 1890 Silver Morgan Dollar minted in New Orleans represents a compelling chapter in the story of late nineteenth-century American coinage. George T. Morgan’s design portrays Liberty in profile, her youthful visage framed by a crown of wheat and cotton, while the reverse features the American eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, a symbol of both strength and peace.
The O mintmark beneath the wreath identifies the New Orleans Mint as its origin, a facility that historically supplied much of the South with circulating coinage. Composed of 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper, this dollar combines practical utility with refined artistry.
Although not among the rarest Morgan Dollars, the 1890 New Orleans issue is valued for its historical context and the quality of its strike. Well-preserved examples showcase the care of the mint’s craftsmanship and provide a tangible link to the economic and cultural life of the United States during a period of national growth and industrial expansion.
Lot details
- Lot
- 108
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 11, 2025
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