Lot 131
1897 Morgan Silver Dollar New Orleans
Sold December 11, 2025
- Price realized
- $42
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $50-250
Origin: United States
Denomination: One Dollar
Year: 1897
Mint: New Orleans
Grade/Condition: Estimated: VF
Metal: Silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 26.3 Grams
Additional Description: The 1897 Silver Morgan Dollar from the New Orleans Mint exemplifies the artistry and historical context of late nineteenth-century American coinage. George T. Morgan’s design portrays Liberty in profile, her hair adorned with wheat and cotton to reflect the nation’s agricultural and industrial strengths. On the reverse, the American eagle spreads its wings, clutching arrows and an olive branch, symbolizing both power and peace.
The O mintmark beneath the wreath identifies its New Orleans origin, a mint that supplied much of the Southern United States during this period. Struck in 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper, the coin combines intrinsic value with careful craftsmanship, offering a tangible connection to both the artistry and economic life of the United States at the close of the nineteenth century.
Lot details
- Lot
- 131
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 11, 2025
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