USA 1 dollar Morgan Dollar 1889
USA, New Orleans
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 110 |
| Mintage | 11,875,000 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 2.9 mm |
| diameter | 38.1 mm |
| weight | 26.73 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
People
Creators:
George Thomas Morgan
E PLURIBUS UNUM
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Bird
Coat of arms
Description:
Eagle
Creators:
George Thomas Morgan
IN GOD WE TRUST
ONE DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The New Orleans Mint struck nearly 12 million Morgan dollars in 1889. Unfortunately, there was clearly an emphasis on quantity over quality, and most examples are weakly struck. This means that most examples tend to grade at MS 63 or below. Choice examples are uncommon, and gem examples are quite rare.Read More
