The 1881 O

The Mint and The Nation in 1881

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The Morgan Dollar

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The New Orleans Mint

1881-O Statistics

Collecting the 1881-O

For Young VAMers

Morgan Dollar Features

Mint Marks

America's Most Collectible Coin

See why the Morgan Dollar is so popular and learn the history and details behind the coin.

Morgan Dollars

The VAMs

What Is A VAM?

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The Making of VAMs

Clashed Dies

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VAM Identification

The Hill Reducing Lathe

Learn about the specialized reduction equipment used to make Morgan Dollars and other coinage.

Dies and VAMs

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The Aging VAM 1D

Devolving VAM 5

Clashed Denticles

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1881 The Mint & NO

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The Aging Flaky Eye

Date Issues

Clashed Denticles

Devolving O/O Right

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Devolving Double Ear

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1881 The Mint & NO

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To understand the Morgan Dollar and the New Orleans Mint you must understand more than the coins produced. In addition to the production operation there was the political environment, the people, the economic times, environmental issues, and much more.