1883-O Morgan NGCMS64

The 1883-O Morgan silver dollar is a US coin minted in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is part of the Morgan Dollar series that ran from 1878 to 1921. Features: 

• Designer: George T. Morgan designed both the obverse and reverse
• Composition: 90% silver
• Weight: 26.73 grams
• Diameter: 38.1 millimeters
• Mint mark: The letter “O” on the reverse side of the coin, below the eagle

History:

• The New Orleans Mint produced coins from 1838 to 1861 
• The state of Louisiana took over the mint after the US seceded from the Union 
• The Confederacy took over the mint after the Civil War 
• The US regained control of the mint in 1862 
• The mint produced Morgan silver dollars from 1879 to 1909