1899-O Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC. Radiant frosty white surfaces are brilliant apart from a blush of iridescent reddish-apricot and olive-blue at the left reverse border. Fully struck and virtually pristine, there is much to recommend this coin to the discerning silver dollar collector. Prior to the mid 20th century, the 1899-O Morgan was considered a rarity in Uncirculated condition. While 12,290,000 examples had been struck at the New Orleans Mint, many of these avoided circulation at the time of striking and were instead placed into storage. A few of these bags were released from the Treasury Building in Washington, D.C. in the 1940s and 1950s, but it wasnt until the 1960s that a large quantity became available from a sealed vault at the Philadelphia Mint. Most survivors of this issue remain in Mint State, as such, though in higher grades the population falls off precipitously. Premium Superb Gem such as this are exceedingly rare, the present example among the finest known to PCGS. Outstanding!
