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What is the P engraved on the front of my 1897 silver dollar?

I have an 1897 silver dollar that was minted in New Orleans (designated by the O on the back of the coin). However, on the front in lady liberty's cheek is an engraved letter P. It takes up the space of just below her eye down to her chin, but does not cover up any of the lines of her face. Any ideas how/why that is there and if it is one of the many "mistakes" prone to Morgan silver dollars? The coin is in fairly good condition, not worn much, but the metal has darkened over the years.

There was no P mint mark in those days. I would recommend taking the coin to a local coin expert or two for an evaluation. The coin would be worth from $50 up to possibly $1000 based upon your description of the wear, but the "P" might actually decrease the value of the coin. There is an error known as a clashed die error where the two dies become damaged by smashing together with no planchet between them, and subsequent coins have the image of the damaged dies. This does not really sound like what has happened in your case, but it is possible. Again, a local coin expert or two would be your best help, or you might post a photo here. I hope that helps.

1897 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR BU GEM UNC MS COIN 610
1897 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR BU GEM UNC MS COIN 610
Paypal   US $39.66
1884 S $1 ANACS AU 50 Morgan Silver Dollar
1884 S $1 ANACS AU 50 Morgan Silver Dollar
Paypal   US $127.52
1878 CC MORGAN SILVER DOLLARNGC MS 62
1878 CC MORGAN SILVER DOLLARNGC MS 62
Paypal   US $207.50
5 1 oz 2010 AMERICAN EAGLE SILVER DOLLARS 999 FINE
5 1 oz 2010 AMERICAN EAGLE SILVER DOLLARS 999 FINE
Paypal   US $100.00
2009 P Abraham LINCOLN SILVER DOLLAR NGC MS70
2009 P Abraham LINCOLN SILVER DOLLAR NGC MS70
Paypal   US $99.00
1878 CC MORGAN SILVER DOLLARNGC MS 62 PL
1878 CC MORGAN SILVER DOLLARNGC MS 62 PL
Paypal   US $226.47
2008 W American Silver Eagle dollar NGC MS70
2008 W American Silver Eagle dollar NGC MS70
Paypal   US $69.00
1885 O MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR ICG MS 64 VERY NICE COIN
1885 O MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR ICG MS 64 VERY NICE COIN
Paypal   US $37.66
2007 w American Silver Eagle dollar NGC MS70
2007 w American Silver Eagle dollar NGC MS70
Paypal   US $69.00
1889 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR BU GEM UNC MS COIN 608
1889 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR BU GEM UNC MS COIN 608
Paypal   US $30.14
1964 KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR SILVER COINS $10 FACE VALUE
1964 KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR SILVER COINS $10 FACE VALUE
Paypal   US $122.50
1878 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR 8TF VF 35 ANACS RARE NICE
1878 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR 8TF VF 35 ANACS RARE NICE
Paypal   US $61.00
5 2010 Silver American Eagles Dollars Uncirculated
5 2010 Silver American Eagles Dollars Uncirculated
Paypal   US $100.75
23 MORGAN SILVER DOLLARS 18868892S96O9719041921
23 MORGAN SILVER DOLLARS 18868892S96O9719041921
Paypal   US $370.00
1988 1989 American Eagle Silver Proof Dollars
1988 1989 American Eagle Silver Proof Dollars
Paypal   US $97.00
TWO 1921 SILVER DOLLARS VERY UNIQUE COLORING FREE SHIP
TWO 1921 SILVER DOLLARS VERY UNIQUE COLORING FREE SHIP
Paypal   US $37.00
Lot of 8 SILVER FRANKLIN HALF DOLLARS 50s 60s
Lot of 8 SILVER FRANKLIN HALF DOLLARS 50s 60s
Paypal   US $49.10
Lot of 20 Franklin Silver Half dollars
Lot of 20 Franklin Silver Half dollars
Paypal   US $114.05
1888 O Morgan Silver Dollar Nice BU Detail Oval O VAM
1888 O Morgan Silver Dollar Nice BU Detail Oval O VAM
Paypal   US $47.00
1923 SILVER PEACE DOLLAR US COIN BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED
1923 SILVER PEACE DOLLAR US COIN BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED
Paypal   US $41.00
1901 O MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR MS 62 ANACS
1901 O MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR MS 62 ANACS
Paypal   US $32.95
1897 S Morgan Silver Dollar OUTSTANDING TONED BEAUTY
1897 S Morgan Silver Dollar OUTSTANDING TONED BEAUTY
Paypal   US $40.00
1885 S Morgan Silver Dollar Very Fine
1885 S Morgan Silver Dollar Very Fine
   US $39.99
1886 S Morgan Silver Dollar Extra Fine
1886 S Morgan Silver Dollar Extra Fine
   US $69.99
1886 O Morgan Silver Dollar Key Date VF
1886 O Morgan Silver Dollar Key Date VF
   US $49.99
1883 S S MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR RARE FIND HIGHER GRADE
1883 S S MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR RARE FIND HIGHER GRADE
Paypal   US $200.00
1879 SILVER MORGAN DOLLAR gem unc
1879 SILVER MORGAN DOLLAR gem unc
Paypal   US $35.00
11 1923 PEACE SILVER DOLLARS
11 1923 PEACE SILVER DOLLARS
Paypal   US $166.39
1881 S SILVER MORGAN DOLLAR gem unc
1881 S SILVER MORGAN DOLLAR gem unc
Paypal   US $35.00
12 1921 MORGAN SILVER DOLLARS
12 1921 MORGAN SILVER DOLLARS
Paypal   US $188.56
20 MORGAN SILVER DOLLARSMIXED LOT 1878 1921 W MINT MRK
20 MORGAN SILVER DOLLARSMIXED LOT 1878 1921 W MINT MRK
Paypal   US $325.00
1904 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR BU GEM UNC MS COIN 835
1904 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR BU GEM UNC MS COIN 835
Paypal   US $51.00
1903 Morgan Silver Dollar AU QUALITY PLUS
1903 Morgan Silver Dollar AU QUALITY PLUS
Paypal   US $40.00
1902 O Morgan Silver Dollar NGC MS64 Lustrous Toned
1902 O Morgan Silver Dollar NGC MS64 Lustrous Toned
Paypal   US $45.66
1890 S SILVER MORGAN DOLLAR gem unc
1890 S SILVER MORGAN DOLLAR gem unc
Paypal   US $35.00
Cook 2009 Mars Meteorite Silver 5 Dollars CoinRare
Cook 2009 Mars Meteorite Silver 5 Dollars CoinRare
Paypal   US $83.00
2009 P LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER DOLLAR NGC MS70
2009 P LINCOLN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER DOLLAR NGC MS70
Paypal   US $77.67
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