New
Orleans Mint, Louisiana (1838 - 1909)
The New Orleans Mint opened in 1838 to take advantage of the
strategic port location and the economic importance of the
city, as well as the availability of locally minded gold.
In 1861, the mint’s operations were discontinued after
it was seized by Confederate forces, who used the building
ad quarters for its troops. In 1862, Union forces recaptured
the city, eventually reopening the building as a U.S. assay
office. For a short time, the building was used as a federal
prison. In 1879, coinage resumed and continued until 1909.
Today, the building still stands on the northeastern edge
of the French Quarter, serving as a branch of the Louisiana
State Museum. The mintmark for New Orleans is the letter O.
The New Orleans Mint produced both gold and silver coins,
in varying mintages (rare to common), generally of good quality,
but often softly struck.
U.S. Rare Coin Investments
specializes in New Orleans Mint Gold Coins, New Orleans Mint
Silver Coins, all type of Rare Coins and Gold Coins.
1861-O Seated
Liberty Half Dollar NGC AU53. Non Shipwrecked effect (No
salt water damage) half dollars like these are scarce
and in great demand !
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1884-O
Morgan Silver Dollar, NGC MS64, P.Q. CAC. Another amazing
rainbow colored gem with shades of light pink, sky blue,
sea foam, light gold and burnt tangerine! Wow! Has green
sticker from Certified Acceptance Corp (CAC).
