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1887 (O) Morgan Dollar

Strike Type
1887 (O) Dollar coin

Coin Details

Year
1887
Denomination
Dollar
Mint Mark
O
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Morgan Dollars 1878-1921
Designer
George T. Morgan
Mintage
11,550,000
Composition
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight
26.73g
Diameter
38.1mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$92 - $40,771

Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized
$78,000
Sold
Grade
MS66+
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

A dollar from the New Orleans Mint, the 1887 (O) Morgan Dollar belongs to the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 series. The New Orleans Mint struck 11,550,000 Morgan dollars in 1887. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wheat and cotton, encircled by stars and the reverse displays an eagle with outstretched wings clutching an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by a wreath. Struck during the Gilded Age of rapid industrialization and the great silver debates, when monetary policy shaped elections and economic destiny. Coined at the New Orleans Mint, which served the nation's southern economy from 1838 to 1909 and produced coins prized for their regional character. Estimated market value ranges from $92 to $41K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7176.

External References

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Error Varieties(72)

Doubled Die Obverse error coin
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1887-O Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Overdate error coin
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1887-O Overdate WOVD-001

VAM Variety error coin
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1887-O VAM-1

VAM Variety, Die Clash error coin
VAM Variety, Die ClashVerified

1887-O VAM-1A

VAM Variety, Die Break error coin
VAM Variety, Die BreakVerified

1887-O VAM-1B

VAM Variety, Die GougeVerified

1887-O VAM-1C

VAM Variety, Repunched Date error coin
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1887-O VAM-2

VAM Variety, Repunched Date, Die BreakVerified

1887-O VAM-2A

VAM Variety, Overdate error coin
VAM Variety, OverdateVerified

1887-O VAM-3

VAM Variety, Repunched Date error coin
VAM Variety, Repunched DateVerified

1887-O VAM-4

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1887-O VAM-5

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die Break error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die BreakVerified

1887-O VAM-5A

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die Break error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die BreakVerified

1887-O VAM-5B

VAM Variety, Repunched Date error coin
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1887-O VAM-6

VAM Variety, Repunched Date, Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1887-O VAM-7

VAM Variety, Repunched Date error coin
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1887-O VAM-8

VAM Variety, Repunched Date error coin
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1887-O VAM-9

VAM Variety, Repunched Date, Rusted Dies error coin
VAM Variety, Repunched Date, Rusted DiesVerified

1887-O VAM-9A

VAM Variety, Repunched DateVerified

1887-O VAM-10

VAM Variety error coin
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1887-O VAM-11

VAM Variety error coin
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1887-O VAM-11.1

VAM Variety error coin
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1887-O VAM-11.3

VAM Variety, Die Clash error coin
VAM Variety, Die ClashVerified

1887-O VAM-11A

VAM Variety, Rusted Dies error coin
VAM Variety, Rusted DiesVerified

1887-O VAM-11B

VAM Variety, Die BreakVerified

1887-O VAM-11C

VAM VarietyVerified

1887-O VAM-12

VAM Variety, Rusted Dies error coin
VAM Variety, Rusted DiesVerified

1887-O VAM-12A

VAM Variety error coin
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1887-O VAM-13

VAM Variety, Cud error coin
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1887-O VAM-13A

VAM Variety error coin
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1887-O VAM-14

VAM Variety, Repunched Date error coin
VAM Variety, Repunched DateVerified

1887-O VAM-15

VAM Variety, Repunched Date, Doubled Die Obverse error coin
VAM Variety, Repunched Date, Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1887-O VAM-16

VAM Variety, Repunched Date error coin
VAM Variety, Repunched DateVerified

1887-O VAM-17

VAM Variety, Repunched Date, Die Clash error coin
VAM Variety, Repunched Date, Die ClashVerified

1887-O VAM-17A

VAM Variety error coin
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1887-O VAM-18

VAM Variety, Die Gouge error coin
VAM Variety, Die GougeVerified

1887-O VAM-19

VAM Variety, Repunched Date error coin
VAM Variety, Repunched DateVerified

1887-O VAM-20

VAM VarietyVerified

1887-O VAM-21

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1887-O VAM-22

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Rusted Dies error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Rusted DiesVerified

1887-O VAM-22A

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Rusted Dies, Die Clash error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Rusted Dies, Die ClashVerified

1887-O VAM-22B

VAM Variety, Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1887-O VAM-23

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1887-O VAM-24

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1887-O VAM-25

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1887-O VAM-26

VAM Variety, Misplaced Date error coin
VAM Variety, Misplaced DateVerified

1887-O VAM-27

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Misplaced Date error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Misplaced DateVerified

1887-O VAM-28

VAM Variety, Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1887-O VAM-29

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1887-O VAM-30

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die Clash error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die ClashVerified

1887-O VAM-30A

Other Strike Types in This Series

1887 (O) Morgan Dollar - 7/6

1887 (O) Morgan Dollar - 7/6

1887 (S) Morgan Dollar

1887 (S) Morgan Dollar

32 errors

1887 Morgan Dollar

1887 Morgan Dollar

86 errors

1887 Morgan Dollar - 7/6

1887 Morgan Dollar - 7/6

1887 Proof Morgan Dollar

1887 Proof Morgan Dollar

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