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1885-1901 Morgan Silver Dollars New Orleans (6)

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:350.00 - 550.00 USD
1885-1901 Morgan Silver Dollars New Orleans (6)
Featured in this lot are six Morgan Silver Dollar coins minted in New Orleans circa 1885-1901. The coins have all been minted in New Orleans and features one from 1885-O, one from 1887-O, one from 1889-O, one from 1890-O, one from 1896-O and one from 1901-O. The coins show Anna Willess Williams face on one side with "E Pluribus Unum" sitting over the top of her head. On the head band she is wearing it reads, "Liberty". Below her head it shows the date it was minted in New Orleans. The opposite side of the coins show the eagle with arrows in its claws, the olive branch surrounding the eagle, and reads, "United States Of America / One Dollar / In God We Trust". Below the eagle it shows a small letter "O" indicating it was minted in New Orleans. The coin from 1885 shows a bright luster and good details. The coin from 1887 shows a dull luster and worn down details. The coin from 1889 shows a dull white luster on the face and more of a gold tone on the eagle side. The coin from 1890 shows a light luster and very slight gold toning around the edge of the coin. The coin from 1896 shows a bright luster on the face side and slight gold toning on the eagle side. The final coin from 1901 shows a light luster with gold toning to both sides. The coins show good condition overall with no signs of obvious damage. The coins measure 1 15/32" in diameter and 3/32" in height. The collective weight of the six coins is 159.4 grams.