This 1899 O is designed by George T. Morgan in the diameter of 38.1 millimeters and weight of 26.73 grams. This is also made of metal which is containing 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. This American silver dollar is minted in New Orleans and O is located in the center of the wreath on the reverse. It has a circulation strike mintage of 12,290,000 and the optimal collecting grade is the MS-65. The 1899 O was another star in the great treasury that released of autumn 1962. The usual 1899 O is sparkling and beautiful to behold. The striking varies from below average to sharp but is generally above average and most of these 1899 O dollars are lustrous and attractive. In the Mint State the 1899 O was elusive in early years. In 1947 and 1948 and into the early 1950’s few bags emerged from hiding in the treasury building in Washington DC and were shipped to banks.
VG-8: $21
AU-50: $25
MS-65: $160
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