1896-O Morgan Dollar ($1)

The 1896-O Morgan Dollar ranks among the tougher New Orleans issues to locate in high grades. While the mintage of 4,900,000 pieces was respectable, most examples saw heavy circulation in the South and West, making AU and better specimens genuinely scarce. This date didn't benefit from the Treasury hoard releases like many other Morgan dates, so finding original, problem-free examples requires patience.

This PCGS AU58 example showcases exactly what makes high-grade 1896-O dollars so appealing. The surfaces display beautiful original toning with warm gold and silver hues that highlight the coin's exceptional eye appeal. Lustrous fields show only the lightest wear on the high points, while the overall strike remains sharp and well-defined. The coin presents very few marks and maintains the kind of skin you'd expect from a carefully preserved example that barely saw circulation. A solid choice for the date in this condition rarity.