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About half of the known 1897 proof Morgan dollars exhibit cameo contrast, though only a small number boast truly deep cameo quality. While the majority of 1897 proof Morgan dollars are found in the PR60-64 range, a small but significant number of Gems are available, with some examples grading as high as PR68 and PR69.
Obverse Description
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 Description
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7849
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1897
Reverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
26.73 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1897
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
731
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
97332
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Morgan Dollar $1 1878-1921 PR [Type]
Worth: $960 – $150,000
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 PR
Worth: $3,300 – $70,000
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 PR
Worth: $22,000 – $144,000
1878 8TF $1 PR
Worth: $1,320 – $39,600
1878 8TF $1 Presentation Piece, First Die Pair, VAM-9 SP
1878-S $1 Specimen Strike, VAM-58 SP
Worth: $220,000 – $264,000
1878-S $1 Specimen Strike, Long Knock, VAM-60 SP
Worth: $220,000 – $264,000
1879 $1 PR
Worth: $1,200 – $12,500
1879-O $1 PR BM
Worth: $175,000 – $175,000
1880 $1 PR
Worth: $1,200 – $150,000
1881 $1 PR
Worth: $1,200 – $33,000
1881-O $1 PR BM
Worth: $660,000 – $660,000
1882 $1 PR
Worth: $1,200 – $30,000
1883 $1 PR
Worth: $1,200 – $32,000
1883-O $1 PR BM
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
1897 $1 PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$28,800
1897 $1 PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$9,900
1897 $1 PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$45,600
1897 $1 PR63 Cameo ANACS. Lightly toned overall, this piece has strong contrast and a champag...
$2,070
1897 $1 PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. One of only 731 proofs ...
$18,400
1897 $1 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$16,450
1897 $1 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$16,675
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