The Morgan Silver Dollar was minted by various branches of the United States Mint from 1878 until 1904, and once again in 1921. The New Orleans Mint played a significant role in producing Morgan Dollars, only skipping two years in the series’ run. Right now, you can purchase 1888-O Morgan Silver Dollar Coins online at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Coins arrive inside protective plastic flips!
• 11th year of Morgan Dollar production!
• Total mintage of 12,150,000 coins at the New Orleans Mint!
• Contains .7734 Troy oz of actual silver content in BU condition.
• Issued a face value of $1 (USD) backed by the federal government.
• Obverse shows Lady Liberty.
• Reverse features the heraldic eagle.
• Bears the “O” mint mark from the New Orleans Mint.

The obverse of the 1888-O Morgan Silver Dollar features a classic design of Lady Liberty by George T. Morgan. This portrait shows Liberty in left-profile, adorned with a Phrygian cap, a coronet crown, and a laurel wreath. Surrounding her are 13 stars representing the original colonies, along with the date mark.

On the reverse side, the 1888-O Morgan Dollar Coin showcases the heraldic eagle. The design depicts the American bald eagle with its wings spread, holding arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other, symbolizing both war and peace.

The New Orleans Mint was a key player in the production of Morgan Dollars from 1879 to 1904, missing only the first year of the series in 1878 and the final year in 1921. It reopened after the Civil War in 1879 and operated until its closure in 1909. In 1888, New Orleans struck 12.150 million Morgan Dollars, while Philadelphia minted over 19 million.

These 1888-O Morgan Silver Dollar Coins are available in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition. They ship individually in protective plastic flips, with groups of 20 available in tubes when in stock. Collectors often value the New Orleans Mint Morgan Dollars for their historical significance and the quality of the strike.

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