Morgan Type Dollar Coins
America's quintessential silver dollar, beloved for its 19th century charm and association with the old west.




1897 P, O and S Morgan Dollars


In 1897, approximately 3 million Morgans were minted in Philadelphia (no mint mark) 4 million were made in New Orleans (O) and 6 million were produced in San Francisco (S).

Events of 1897: William McKinley becomes President (March 4), Johannes Brahms dies (April 3), Dedication of Grant's Tomb (April 27), Bram Stoker's Dracula published (May 18).




If you want to know how much a particular Morgan dollar is worth or if you want to learn more
about the designer or the series, please note that historical facts and value, price and grading
information is available in the More Information section of the homepage (see Overview below).



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