{"product_id":"1889-o-morgan-silver-dollar-new-orleans-90-silver-us-mint-coin-vf-xf-cameo","title":"1889-O Morgan Silver Dollar New Orleans 90% Silver US Mint Coin VF\/XF Cameo","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0039f3;\"\u003e1889-O Morgan Silver Dollar (New Orleans) – 90% Silver – Gilded Age Branch Mint – Choice Very Fine to Extra Fine (VF 35 – XF 40 \/ Circulated Cameo Contrast)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_5e9bd292c9671eeb-624\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Breakdown \u0026amp; Attribution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003e$1.00 \/ ONE DOLLAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,1\" id=\"p-rc_5e9bd292c9671eeb-629\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5e9bd292c9671eeb-630\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Morgan Silver Dollar (1878–1921)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eYear of Issue:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003e1889\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,1\" id=\"p-rc_5e9bd292c9671eeb-631\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_5e9bd292c9671eeb-632\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMint Facility:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eNew Orleans Mint\u003c\/b\u003e (Identified by the distinct \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003eO\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e mint mark centered below the wreath ribbon knot and above the letters \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"132\"\u003eD\u003c\/code\u003e and \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"138\"\u003eO\u003c\/code\u003e in \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"143\"\u003eDOLLAR\u003c\/code\u003e on the reverse)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 11,875,000 (A workhorse 19th-century southern branch mint issue heavily circulated throughout the American South and frontier West)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eGeorge T. Morgan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,1\" id=\"p-rc_5e9bd292c9671eeb-633\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003e90% Silver, 10% Copper\u003c\/b\u003e (.900 Fine Silver)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrecious Metal Content:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e0.77344 Troy Ounces\u003c\/b\u003e of pure silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal US Mint Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8,8,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,8,1,0,0\"\u003eDiameter: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,8,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003e38.1 mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,8,1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5e9bd292c9671eeb-634\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,8,1,1,0,0\"\u003eOfficial Standard Weight: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,8,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003e26.73 grams\u003c\/b\u003e (Gross reading registers \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,8,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"63\"\u003e26 g\u003c\/b\u003e on a 1-gram resolution scale)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,8,1,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0\" id=\"p-rc_5e9bd292c9671eeb-635\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Classic profile bust of Lady Liberty facing left wearing a Phrygian cap decorated with wheat and cotton blossoms, inscribed \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"140\"\u003e\"LIBERTY\"\u003c\/i\u003e, encircled by 13 stars, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"174\"\u003e\"E PLURIBUS UNUM\"\u003c\/i\u003e, and date \u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"202\"\u003e1889\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0\" id=\"p-rc_5e9bd292c9671eeb-636\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Heraldic bald eagle with outstretched wings clutching arrows and an olive branch within an open laurel wreath, surmounted by \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003e\"In God we trust\"\u003c\/i\u003e, framed by \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"170\"\u003e\"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\"\u003c\/i\u003e, the New Orleans \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"214\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"214\"\u003eO\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e mint mark, and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"231\"\u003e\"ONE DOLLAR\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,10,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Significance: The \"Old Mint\" in 1889\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Reopened New Orleans Mint:\u003c\/b\u003e Originally seized by the Confederacy in 1861 and decommissioned during Reconstruction, the New Orleans facility was refitted under the Bland-Allison Act in 1879 to convert Comstock Lode silver into hard currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5e9bd292c9671eeb-637\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWorkhorse Circulation:\u003c\/b\u003e Unlike Philadelphia strikes that sat undisturbed in Treasury vaults for decades, 1889-O dollars were actively pushed into regional banking commerce across the South, paying railroad laborers, cotton farmers, and merchant accounts. Finding them with natural, unscrubbed circulation contrast is highly desirable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"O\" Mint Mark Appeal:\u003c\/b\u003e The New Orleans branch mint carries historical cachet as the only United States mint facility to have struck coins under three different governments (the United States, the State of Louisiana, and the Confederate States of America).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Visual Grade Assessment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAssigned Technical Grade:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eChoice Very Fine to Extra Fine (VF 35 – XF 40 \/ Circulated Cameo Contrast)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,1\" id=\"p-rc_5e9bd292c9671eeb-638\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePreservation Highlights \u0026amp; Surface Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_5e9bd292c9671eeb-639\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWear \u0026amp; High-Point Detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Even, smooth honest circulation wear across Liberty's cheek and temple curls, while all primary letters in the headband inscription \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"158\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"158\"\u003eLIBERTY\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e remain completely legible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0,2\"\u003e. The reverse displays clear wing feather separation along the outer spans, with typical central breast smoothing consistent with a mid-grade VF\/XF coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0,3\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,0,0,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_5e9bd292c9671eeb-640\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCirculated Cameo Eye Appeal:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptional natural contrast: dark charcoal\/slate-gray oxidation fills the protected recessed fields around the lettering, stars, and feathers, making Liberty's portrait and the eagle stand out in bright relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,1,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_5e9bd292c9671eeb-641\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSurfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e Original, uncleaned patina; completely free of harsh wire-brushing, polishing, whizzing, or chemical dipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,2,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,2,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_5e9bd292c9671eeb-642\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRim \u0026amp; Edges:\u003c\/b\u003e Complete, sharp outer rims and intact beaded denticles on both sides with zero major rim gouges or edge damage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,3,0,1\"\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"14,1,1,3,0,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JV Coins \u0026 Currency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50795960369410,"sku":null,"price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/7393\/8178\/files\/20261018_202924.jpg?v=1792377096","url":"https:\/\/jvcoinscurrency.com\/products\/1889-o-morgan-silver-dollar-new-orleans-90-silver-us-mint-coin-vf-xf-cameo","provider":"JV Coins \u0026 Currency","version":"1.0","type":"link"}