Need help identifying mint mark on 1897 Morgan Silver Dollar . .

Found an 1897 Morgan Silver Dollar from my late father's estate . . it is not in very good condition, and due to the nature of the rubbing, I'm having difficulty establishing the mark on the back side, above and between, the D and O. Can anyone help? Is it worth anything?

 

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San Fran........

Edit to add: Probably worth 'melt value' in that condition (VG-8 F-12).

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"S"

 

"S" clear as day. you don't see it ??? Dohhhh!!!!

 

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since I'm almost 75 years old, my eye sight isn't as sharp as yours . . thanks for your KIND support of my question

 

opps sorry. I did not know your age. welcome to the hobby of kings. I am glad you are here. you're never to old or young to appreciate coins. welcome to CT tswalker. let us know if you need help with other coins ok. Craig.

 

thank you! Hope to find more coins as I rummage through the attic, and all the help I can get is truly appreciated, as I know nothing about old coins . . only wheat pennies and buffalo nickels!

 

I hope you find more coins in the attic.

 

Says in your profile that you are 39 so maybe that is where he got confused.

Welcome to the forum.

 

Oooooh the plot thickens!!

 

so which is it ? 39 or 93 ? lol just kidding.

 

@tswalker, welcome aboard!
One reason you can rule out a "D" mintmark is because the Denver Mint didn't open until 1906 and thus only struck Morgan Dollars for one year, 1921. Hope that info might help with future finds.