Whitman Expo
1896 One Dollar PR DCAM Values
Details
Most 1896 proof Morgan dollars exhibit exceptional strike and quality, with the majority showcasing either cameo or deep cameo contrast. Gems are scarce, but examples grading PR67 or higher are rare. A tiny number are found as high as PR69, and these higher-end pieces are coveted by registry set builders.
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:
7846
Coin Date:
1896
Denomination:
$1 / One Dollar
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
762
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
