1898 Morgan $1 NGC MS63
Morgan Silver Dollars were restored as part of the Bland-Allison Coinage Act of 1878. This important coinage act also required that the Secretary of the Treasury purchase $2 million dollars’ worth of newly mined silver from western mining interests, every single month.
George T. Morgan, who served as the Assistant Chief Engraver at the U. S. Mint in Philadelphia, designed the obverse and reverse of this new coin. On the obverse, Morgan displayed the profile of his representation of Miss Liberty, who faced to the left. She wore a Phrygian cap over her hair. She has a crown on her head comprised of cotton and wheat. She also wears a headband with the word “LIBERTY,” inscribed on it.
The upper periphery of the obverse has the motto, “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” on it, and below Miss Liberty’s profile is the date of striking. There are also thirteen six-pointed stars spread out around the motto. Seven stars on the left side and six stars on the right.
The reverse that Morgan created depicts a majestic American Bald Eagle that is positioned inside of an olive wreath. The eagle holds three arrows in the left talon and an olive branch in the right. The eagle’s wings are upright and outstretched and between the wings is “IN GOD WE TRUST.” “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” is on the upper periphery and “ONE DOLLAR,” is on the bottom periphery.
This coin is dated 1898 and it was struck at the Philadelphia Mint, so there is no mintmark present. The Philadelphia Mint struck 5,884,000 silver dollar coins that year.
This coin is graded as MS63 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), one of the three most popular grading services in existence.
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George T. Morgan, who served as the Assistant Chief Engraver at the U. S. Mint in Philadelphia, designed the obverse and reverse of this new coin. On the obverse, Morgan displayed the profile of his representation of Miss Liberty, who faced to the left. She wore a Phrygian cap over her hair. She has a crown on her head comprised of cotton and wheat. She also wears a headband with the word “LIBERTY,” inscribed on it.
The upper periphery of the obverse has the motto, “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” on it, and below Miss Liberty’s profile is the date of striking. There are also thirteen six-pointed stars spread out around the motto. Seven stars on the left side and six stars on the right.
The reverse that Morgan created depicts a majestic American Bald Eagle that is positioned inside of an olive wreath. The eagle holds three arrows in the left talon and an olive branch in the right. The eagle’s wings are upright and outstretched and between the wings is “IN GOD WE TRUST.” “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” is on the upper periphery and “ONE DOLLAR,” is on the bottom periphery.
This coin is dated 1898 and it was struck at the Philadelphia Mint, so there is no mintmark present. The Philadelphia Mint struck 5,884,000 silver dollar coins that year.
This coin is graded as MS63 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), one of the three most popular grading services in existence.
Simply click the “Add to Cart” button now or call 1-800-880-4653 to speak to one of our highly trained numismatists, who will be happy to assist you.
| Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Specifications | |
| Year | 1898 |
| Denomination | One Dollar |
| Grade | MS63 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Grading Service | NGC |
| Weight | .77344 |
| Fineness | .900 Fine Silver |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Manufacturer | The United States Mint |
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