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1899-O Micro O One Dollar MS Values
Details
This extremely scarce but popular variety involves the O mintmark appearing much smaller in size than its more typical counterpart. Determining whether one has a regular O or Micro O 1899-O takes some comparisons between the two types. Many seasoned enthusiasts can pick out an 1899-O Micro O in a moment. Only a fraction of known 1899-O Micro O Morgan dollars are known in uncirculated, and Gems are exceedingly rare. There are no 1899-O Micro O Morgan dollars known in either PL or DMPL.
Obverse: 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: 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
79426
Coin Date:
1899-O
Denomination:
$1 / One Dollar
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mintage:
12,290,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
O
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Micro O
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
26.73 gr
Weight:
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
