Description
1894-O $1 Morgan Dollar PCGS MS65
PCGS # 7230
Grading Service PCGS
Grade MS65
Mint Location New Orleans
Year 1894
Designation NONE
Strike Business
Grade Add On NONE
1894-O $1 Morgan Dollar PCGS MS65
1894-O $1
SKU: 53058399
A standout example of a truly challenging New Orleans issue, this 1894-O $1 Morgan Dollar graded PCGS MS65 offers exceptional eye appeal and condition rarity. The 1894-O is well known among specialists for its typically modest strike and heavy attrition in circulation; in Gem Uncirculated it becomes a prize. This MS65 sits in the top tier of surviving examples, combining frosty cartwheel luster with crisp devices and clean fields that collectors expect at the Gem level.
Struck at the historic New Orleans Mint, this piece embodies late-19th-century American commerce and artistry. Many Morgan Dollars—especially O-mint issues—saw widespread use or were later lost to the melting pots, making high-grade survivors like this particularly desirable. With George T. Morgan’s classic Liberty obverse and the iconic eagle reverse, this coin delivers both historical significance and top-shelf presentation for advanced date-and-mint collectors, registry participants, and discerning type buyers alike.
Key features:
Scarce New Orleans Mint date in true Gem Uncirculated condition
Strong frosty luster and attractive eye appeal befitting MS65
Condition rarity: most 1894-O examples are found circulated or in lower Mint State
Certified by PCGS for authenticity and grade confidence
Ideal for registry sets, advanced date/mint collections, or a premium type set
Specifications:
Date/Mint: 1894-O (New Orleans)
Denomination: One Dollar (Morgan Dollar)
Grade: PCGS MS65
Designer: George T. Morgan
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.7734 troy oz
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Edge: Reeded
This 1894-O Morgan in MS65 is a compelling blend of rarity, beauty, and historical value—an outstanding opportunity to secure a top-grade New Orleans dollar for your collection.