1900-O Morgan Dollar
Guidelines for Collecting:
Like many dollars of the era, 1900-O dollars were not needed in commerce when they were minted. Many were relegated to long-term storage. Bags dribbled out of storage starting in the 1930s, with a much larger dispersal in 1962 to 1964 when hundreds of thousands of 1900-O dollars entered the marketplace. Many dollars were destroyed during private silver melts in the late 1970s. However, the 1900-O is still plentiful in Mint State and much less so in circulated worn grades. The strike varies from weak to quite sharp. New Orleans dollars struck this year are from the old-style die with well-defined breast feathers. The mint luster is usually frosty and attractive.
Availability in Circulated Grades:
Not a common issue in circulated grades but available in EF and AU to those with the time to search.
Availability in Mint State Grades:
Readily available in Uncirculated grade from MS-60 up the scale to MS-65 and beyond. Look for a nicely struck and fully lustrous MS-65 for great satisfaction, as the date is highly affordable at this level.
Availability in Proof:
None produced.
The example to the left was sold by Stack's Bowers Galleries in the Spring 2022 Showcase Auction, where it realized $3,600.
1900-O Morgan Dollar Auction Highlights
 NGC MS-67+, CAC Sold for $5,875 View Lot 2194 |  PCGS MS-67 Sold for $4,370 View Lot 10228 |  PCGS MS-67, CAC Sold for $3,600 View Lot 6144 |
