1897-O Morgan Silver Dollar – AU50 | NNC Certified

Struck at the New Orleans Mint in 1897, this Morgan Silver Dollar is a distinguished piece of late 19th-century American coinage. Graded AU50 (About Uncirculated) by the National Numismatic Certification (NNC), it displays light wear on the high points with considerable original mint lustre still visible in the fields — a characterful and collectible example of the Morgan series.

Coin Highlights

• Year of Issue: 1897
• Mint Mark: O (New Orleans)
• Denomination: USD $1
• Grade: AU50 (About Uncirculated)
• Certification: National Numismatic Certification (NNC)
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Silver Weight: 0.7734 Troy Oz
• Designer: George T. Morgan

Why Collectors Love It

The Morgan Dollar is one of the most iconic and widely collected coins in American numismatic history, celebrated for its bold Lady Liberty obverse and majestic heraldic eagle reverse. The 1897-O New Orleans issue is a notable late-series date with solid collector interest — the New Orleans Mint would close just a few years later in 1909, adding historical significance to this issue.

At AU50, this coin offers the appeal of an About Uncirculated example — light friction on the high points, with lustre still present in the protected areas of the design. An excellent choice for collectors seeking a genuine high-grade circulated Morgan Dollar with strong eye appeal at an accessible price point.

With 0.7734 troy oz of 90% silver and over 125 years of history, this NNC-certified Morgan Dollar is a meaningful addition to any silver or Morgan series collection.

An About Uncirculated Morgan Dollar from the New Orleans Mint — certified, authentic, and steeped in American history.