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Satiny Near-Gem 1896-O Morgan Dollar
Only Three Certified Finer at PCGS

1896-O $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. The 1886 and 1896 New Orleans Morgan dollars, separated by exactly one decade, are two of the most elusive conditional rarities in the entire series--extremely common in circulated grades, all but unobtainable in the higher ranges of Mint State. Silver dollar expert Wayne Miller wrote that "in my opinion the 1896-O is the rarest of all Morgan dollars (even more than 1901) in truly gem condition." Bowers points out that, while collectors can obtain a nice proof 1901 if defeated by the lack of high-quality business strikes, collectors seeking a nice 1896-O "have no such fallback possibility."
The present near-Gem dollar, however, should put the mind of one forthright bidder at ease. The surfaces are satiny golden-gray and lack all but minute, scattered signs of contact. The strike over Liberty's ear is the only mentionably weak area. No roller marks or other distractions appear, and there are no singular marks. The reverse displays a sprinkling of lilac around the protected areas that further increases the appeal. Population: 26 in 64, 3 finer (6/10).(Registry values: P9, N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2563, PCGS# 7242, GSID# 7624)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 26.73 grams
ASW: 0.77346oz
Mintage: 4,900,000

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