#46 • 1891 Silver Morgan Dollar New Orleans

Part of Gold and Silver Showcase (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $130.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $100-300 Origin: United States Denomination: One Dollar Year: 1891 Mint: New Orleans Grade/Condition: Estimated : MS Metal: Silver Weight (+/- 0.2g): 26.6 Grams Additional Description: The 1891 Silver Morgan Dollar from the New Orleans Mint reflects the craftsmanship and historical context of late nineteenth-century American coinage. George T. Morgan’s design presents Liberty in profile, her youthful features framed by a crown of wheat and cotton, while the reverse eagle spreads its wings, clutching arrows and an olive branch to convey strength and peace. The O mintmark beneath the wreath denotes its origin at the New Orleans Mint, a facility that supplied much of the South with circulating coinage during this period. Composed of 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper, the dollar combines intrinsic value with refined design. The 1891 New Orleans issue is valued for its historical resonance and quality of strike. Well-preserved examples capture the detail and luster of the mint’s work, offering a tangible connection to the nation’s economic growth and cultural identity at the dawn of the 1890s.