
1885 Morgan Silver Dollar PCGS MS65PL - Proof-Like New Orleans Mint Coin
This 1885 Morgan Silver Dollar has been certified MS65PL by PCGS, combining a gem uncirculated grade with reflective, proof-like surfaces that give the coin exceptional visual depth. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, identifiable by the O mint mark on the reverse below the eagle, this coin represents one of the most popular series in American numismatics. The obverse features Lady Liberty facing left, wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY with cotton and wheat in her hair, surrounded by E PLURIBUS UNUM and thirteen stars. The reverse depicts a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings clutching arrows and an olive branch, encircled by a wreath and the denomination ONE DOLLAR. Designed by George T. Morgan, this series was struck from 1878 through 1904 and again in 1921, making it a cornerstone of any classic U.S. silver dollar collection. The coin arrives sonically sealed in its original PCGS holder, which displays the grade, date, and certification number for easy reference. The proof-like designation adds a layer of visual distinction, as the fields display cameo-like contrast against the devices, a quality prized by collectors seeking coins beyond typical business-strike examples.
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