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1883 One Dollar PR Values
Details
Proof 1883 Morgan dollars are generally gorgeous, well-struck coins, with the majority of survivors exhibiting some degree of cameo contrast. A select handful even showcase heavy cameo devices against dark, even blackish fields resulting in stunning deep cameo contrast. Most proof 1883 Morgan dollars exist in the PR60-64 range, with small but significant numbers in the Gem proof grades with a few in the PR67-68 range.
Obverse: Portrait of Liberty centered. On the left are found 7 stars with the words E*PLURIBUS*UNUM followed by 6 stars on the right. The date is positioned at the bottom.
Reverse: The heraldic eagle is centered holding a bunch of arrows and branch surrounded by and olive leaves. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR frame the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears above the letters DO of DOLLAR.
Basic Information
GSID:
7805
Coin Date:
1883
Denomination:
$1 / One Dollar
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,039
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
26.73 gr
Weight:
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
