1882-O Morgan Dollar
Guidelines for Collecting:
As a rule, New Orleans Mint pieces are more difficult to find with good strike and luster than are those from the other mints. The typical 1882-O is lightly struck, particularly on the eagle’s breast feathers. Occasionally, a sharply defined coin can be found.
Availability in Circulated Grades:
A fairly plentiful issue in circulated grades of EF and AU, good news for those working on circulated Morgan dollar sets.
Availability in Mint State Grades:
After the Treasury releases of the early 1960s this date became readily available to interested collectors. Today’s collectors should have no difficulty finding a pleasing MS-64 or 65 coin. Cherrypick for strike and surface quality, as this date is often lacking in both departments.
Availability in Proof:
None produced.
The example to the left was sold by Stack's Bowers Galleries in the Larry H. Miller Collection, where it realized $5,400.
1882-O Morgan Dollar Auction Highlights
 PCGS MS-66, CAC Sold for $5,400 View Lot 6317 |  PCGS MS-66+ Sold for $4,320 View Lot 8059 |  PCGS MS-65 DMPL Sold for $4,320 View Lot 91330 |
