1898 Morgan $1 PCGS MS64
Morgan Silver Dollars are some of the most popular and well-collected vintage, silver coins in the world. They were first struck in 1878, legislated as part of the Coinage Act of 1878. This Act restored the silver dollar coin to once again be struck for circulation. It also mandated that the Secretary of the Treasury must purchase $2 million dollars’ worth of newly mined silver from western mining interests.
These coins were named after their designer, George T. Morgan, who served as the Assistant Chief Engraver at the United States Mint in Philadelphia. On the obverse, Morgan depicted the profile of an older Miss Liberty, who faced to the left. She wore a Phrygian, or slave 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.
His reverse depicts a large American Bald Eagle that is positioned inside of an olive wreath. The eagle holds three arrows in her 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 MS65 by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), one of the three most popular and desirable grading services in existence. Coins graded as “MS65” or higher are considered as investment quality coins.
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These coins were named after their designer, George T. Morgan, who served as the Assistant Chief Engraver at the United States Mint in Philadelphia. On the obverse, Morgan depicted the profile of an older Miss Liberty, who faced to the left. She wore a Phrygian, or slave 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.
His reverse depicts a large American Bald Eagle that is positioned inside of an olive wreath. The eagle holds three arrows in her 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 MS65 by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), one of the three most popular and desirable grading services in existence. Coins graded as “MS65” or higher are considered as investment quality coins.
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.
| Specifications | |
| Year | 1898 |
| Denomination | One Dollar |
| Grade | MS65 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Grading Service | PCGS |
| Weight | .77344 |
| Fineness | .900 Fine Silver |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Manufacturer | The United States Mint |
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