1893 (O) Morgan Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$228,000 MS65+ 08-22-2021 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1893 (O) Morgan Dollar is a dollar produced at the New Orleans Mint as part of the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 series. With a mintage of 300,000, this is an extremely rare issue — ranked 2nd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 20% of production. 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. The 1893-S with a mintage of 100,000 is the key regular-issue date of the entire series. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, which operated from 1838 to 1909 and produced coins prized for their historical Southern provenance. Estimated market value ranges from $362 to $216K 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 #7224.
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Error Varieties(11)
1893-O VAM-1
1893-O VAM-2
1893-O VAM-3
1893-O VAM-3A
1893-O VAM-4
1893-O VAM-4A
1893-O VAM-5
1893-O VAM-6
1893-O VAM-7
1893-O VAM-8
