{"product_id":"1896-o-1-morgan-silver-dollar-ngc-au-55","title":"1896-O $1 Morgan Silver Dollar NGC AU 55","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep back into the Gilded Age with this stunning \u003cstrong\u003e1896-O Morgan Silver Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e, certified and graded \u003cstrong\u003eAU 55 (About Uncirculated)\u003c\/strong\u003e by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) — one of the hobby's most trusted third-party grading services. Encapsulated in NGC's tamper-evident holder, this coin's authenticity and grade are guaranteed, giving you complete confidence in your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Morgan Dollar Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most beloved and widely collected U.S. coin series in numismatic history. Designed by George T. Morgan and struck from \u003cstrong\u003e1878 to 1904\u003c\/strong\u003e, then again in \u003cstrong\u003e1921\u003c\/strong\u003e, these 90% silver dollars carry both historical significance and enduring collector demand. Each coin contains \u003cstrong\u003e0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a tangible piece of American monetary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe New Orleans Mint — \"O\" Mint Mark\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\"O\" mint mark\u003c\/strong\u003e on the reverse identifies this coin as a product of the \u003cstrong\u003eNew Orleans Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most storied facilities in U.S. coinage history. New Orleans-minted Morgans are perennial favorites among date-and-mintmark collectors, and the 1896-O is a \u003cstrong\u003ekey date in the series\u003c\/strong\u003e with a mintage of just \u003cstrong\u003e4,900,000 coins\u003c\/strong\u003e — far fewer than many Philadelphia issues of the era. Survivors in AU grades are increasingly difficult to source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrade: AU 55 — Light Wear, Strong Luster\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eAU 55\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin exhibits only the lightest traces of wear on the highest points — primarily Lady Liberty's hair above the ear and the eagle's breast feathers on the reverse. Importantly, \u003cstrong\u003esignificant original mint luster remains\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the coin exceptional eye appeal that approaches the look of an uncirculated example. The fields are clean, the devices are sharp, and the overall presentation is outstanding for a coin of this age and circulation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003eNGC-certified slab\u003c\/strong\u003e with certification number for online verification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1896-O Morgan Silver Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e graded AU 55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: \u003cstrong\u003e90% Silver, 10% Copper\u003c\/strong\u003e | Weight: \u003cstrong\u003e26.73g\u003c\/strong\u003e | Diameter: \u003cstrong\u003e38.1mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure, discreet packaging with tracking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorgan Dollar date-and-mintmark set builders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU.S. type coin collectors seeking a high-grade 19th-century silver dollar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecious metals investors who value numismatic premium alongside silver content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift buyers looking for a meaningful, historically significant piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're filling a key slot in your Morgan set or adding a premium circulated classic to your collection, this \u003cstrong\u003e1896-O NGC AU 55\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional quality, certified integrity, and the timeless appeal of the Morgan dollar series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Triple T Collectibles, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50339165896941,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/8682\/9037\/files\/image_9e225255-a0ce-44e4-bd8c-988bf1cb7aec.jpg?v=1787752174","url":"https:\/\/www.tripletcollectibles.com\/products\/1896-o-1-morgan-silver-dollar-ngc-au-55","provider":"Triple T Collectibles, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}