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Best described as a conditional rarity, the 1896-O Morgan dollar is very common and affordable in the lower circulated grades but extremely rare in the uncirculated levels -- particularly Gem. The problem, like most O-mint Morgan dollars, the 1896-O was poorly struck and many pieces have truly poor luster. PLs and DMPLS exist but are extremely rare, and none are known in the Gem levels.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty centered. On the left are found 7 stars with the words E*PLURIBUS*UNUM followed by 6 stars on the right. The date is positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered holding a bunch of arrows and branch surrounded by and olive leaves. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR frame the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears above the letters DO of DOLLAR.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7624
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1896
Reverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
26.73 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1896-O
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
4,900,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7242
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Coin Value History
1896-O $1 MS
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1896-O $1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$630,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $510,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $56 – $26,400
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Worth: $200 – $9,900
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Worth: $425 – $30,000
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Worth: $52 – $3,200
1896-O $1 AU58 NGC. Ex: Great Montana Collection. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 4,900,000. ...
$415
1896-O $1 AU55 PCGS. CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 4,900,000. ...
$226
1896-O $1 MS61 PCGS. CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 4,900,000. ...
$2,074
1896-O $1 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 4,900,000. ...
$2,898
1896-O $1 XF45 ANACS. Mintage 4,900,000. ...
$79
1896-O $1 AU50 NGC. CDN: $93.33 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 4,900,000. ...
$129
1896-O Morgan Silver Dollar. Unc Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$2,074
1896-O Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-63 (PCGS).
$5,612
1896-O Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS).
$34,160
1896-O $1 AU53 PCGS. CDN: $95.65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 4,900,000. ...
$154
1896-O Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-60 (PCGS).
$1,560
1896-O $1 VAM-24 XF40 PCGS. Mintage 4,900,000....
$84
1896-O $1 VF35 CACG. Mintage 4,900,000. ...
$61
1896-O $1 Poor 1 NGC. NGC Census: (4/8413). Mintage 4,900,000. ...
$252
1896-O $1 MS65 NGC....
$96,000
1896-O $1 Morgan Dollar -- Struck Through Reverse -- VF25 PCGS....
$169
1896-O $1 ICG VF20
$45
1896-O Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$528,000
1896-O $1 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (19/4847). PCGS Population (23/4656). Mintage: 4,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$35
1896-O $1 G6 ANACS. Vam-1. NGC Census: (0/3791). PCGS Population (8/3364). Mintage: 4,900,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for N...
$19
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