1885-O Morgan Silver Dollar - Uncirculated

1885-O Morgan Silver Dollar — Uncirculated

Single Uncirculated silver coin struck at the New Orleans Mint. Supplied in a premium Leuchtturm (Lighthouse) Ultra Intercept Capsule for archival preservation.

Coin Specifications

• 1885-O Morgan Silver Dollar minted at the historic New Orleans facility during the height of 19th-century American silver production.
• Classic obverse design by George T. Morgan featuring the left-facing profile of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap decorated with wheat and cotton blossoms.
• Reverse features a bald eagle with outstretched wings holding an olive branch and arrows, framed by a laurel wreath.
• Condition Standard / Technical Grade: Uncirculated. Displays strong, unbroken underlying cartwheel lustre with lovely, original dark peripheral toning framing the rims.
• Surface & Strike Notes: Exhibits the classic New Orleans soft die pressure quality across the central high points (Liberty's hair and eagle's breast). Completely original and uncleaned, showing minor bag marks in the fields consistent with canvas bag transport.
• Mintage Information: Total mintage of 9,185,000 (New Orleans Mint — 'O' Mint Mark).
• Technical Specs & Verification: 90% Silver / 10% Copper alloy (0.7734 troy oz fine silver), verified weight of 26.77g (within U.S. Mint tolerance), 38.10mm diameter.
• Triple Authentication Stack: Multi-point verified to ensure 100% authenticity:
  • Weight Verified: 26.77g (matches uncirculated spec tolerance).
  • Acoustically Tested: Correct high-frequency resonance ("silver ring").
  • Metallurgically Tested: Bulk alloy verified on a Sigma Metalytics PMV (reading dead-centre in the 90% silver range).

Please Note:

• Package Contents: This listing is for a single coin only.
• Packaging: Upgraded to a brand-new Leuchtturm Ultra Intercept Capsule. Active neutralisation technology protects the silver from atmospheric gases and tarnish.
• Image Note: Images reflect the actual condition of the exact coin available.

About this Coin

The 1885-O Morgan Dollar is an iconic issue from the New Orleans Mint, known for its rich historical character. Pop culture fans will also note that 1885 is the central setting for Back to the Future Part III, making this date a favorite for cross-over collectors.

This specimen stands in Uncirculated condition, displaying authentic "original skin" with attractive, smoky rim patina that confirms it has never been chemically dipped or cleaned. Showing the characteristic soft central strike typical of the New Orleans Mint, it retains unbroken cartwheel lustre beneath its honest surface aging, representing an outstanding piece of Old West American history.

At Loose Change Coins, we go beyond visual inspection: this coin has undergone our complete verification process—weighed to 26.77g, ping-tested, and electronically verified on a Sigma Metalytics Precious Metal Verifier to guarantee its 90% silver purity. Housed directly in an archival Intercept capsule, it is ready for immediate display or long-term collection storage.