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1898 One Dollar PR DCAM Values
Details
Most 1898 proof Morgan dollars exhibit cameo contrast. Even though deep cameo proofs are much scarcer than those with less-reflective fields, DCAMs are relatively well available among the 1898 proofs, with a few dozen grading PR65 or higher and perhaps a dozen in the grades of PR67 or better. Across the board, Choice Gem proof 1898 Morgan dollars are rare but can be found in grades as high as PR68 or even PR69.
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:
7852
Coin Date:
1898
Denomination:
$1 / One Dollar
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
735
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
