1895-O Morgan Silver Dollar. AU-58 (NGC). CAC. Lovely champagne-pink and powder blue iridescence adorns isolated peripheral areas of this otherwise brilliant example. Both sides are boldly to sharply defined with nearly complete mint luster. With a mere 450,000 coins struck the 1895-O boasts one of the lowest mintages among circulation strike Morgan dollars. Most examples were retained in federal vaults and melted later, although more than 100,000 pieces probably entered commercial channels and account for the typically encountered worn survivor in todays market. Choice AU and Mint State coins have always been elusive in numismatic circles, and when offered at all are apt to display poor striking quality and/or unattractive surfaces. The present offering clearly represents a fleeting bidding opportunity not to be overlooked.
