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New Orleans Morgan Silver Dollar First and Last Set
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228869
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First and Last Morgans from the New Orleans Mint
The historic New Orleans Mint struck its first Morgan Silver Dollars in 1879 and its last in 1904. Here's your chance to own one from each year! These coins mark both the 'Wild West' days of the 1800s and the Turn of the Century. Today, they are two of the key dates and mint marks of any Morgan collection. The 1879-O is in collector grade Extremely Fine condition and the 1904-O is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.
| Availability | In Stock |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | 1904, 1879 |
| Country | United States |
| Composition | Silver |
| Purity | N/A, 0.9000 |
| Condition | Uncirculated, Circulated |
| Grade | BU, XF |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1.00 |
| Currency Type | Dollar |
| Mint Name | New Orleans - O |
| Dimensions | 38.1mm |
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