1898-S Morgan Dollar MS-64 PCGS
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Grade
MS-64
Population
The total number of coins graded by a specific grading service for a particular coin and grade combination.
1,377
Graded Higher
The total number of coins that have obtained a higher grade than the subject coin by a particular grading service.
741
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Step back into America's dynamic Gilded Age with this stunning 1898-S Morgan Dollar, certified MS-64 by PCGS. This coin offers a connection to westward expansion and economic evolution.Imagine America at the close of the 19th century—a nation brimming with ambition, grappling with industrial growth, and shaping its identity. The 1898-S Morgan Dollar emerges from this vibrant era, a silver testament to the "Free Silver Movement" and the economic debates that fueled the Gilded Age. This particular specimen, graded a remarkable MS-64 by PCGS, was minted at the famed San Francisco facility, known for its exceptional strikes and lustrous coinage, adding another layer of appeal for discerning collectors.
The Morgan Dollar itself is an enduring masterpiece, born from the artistic genius of George T. Morgan. His vision for Lady Liberty, immortalized on the coin's obverse, features a captivating left-facing profile based on schoolteacher Anna Willess Williams. Adorned with a Phrygian cap and a headband inscribed with "LIBERTY," her hair is interwoven with symbols of America's agricultural abundance: cotton and wheat. The timeless motto "E Pluribus Unum" and the year "1898" complete this iconic design, representing the nation's unity and heritage.
Turn the coin over to reveal the reverse, and you're met with Morgan's majestic rendition of the bald eagle. With wings impressively outstretched, it clutches an olive branch, signifying peace, and a bundle of arrows, embodying strength and readiness. Encircling this powerful device are the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the denomination "ONE DOLLAR." Below the eagle, the "S" mint mark proudly signifies its origin from the esteemed San Francisco Mint. With a mintage of 4,102,000, each 1898-S dollar played a role in the economic pulse of its time.
Crafted with a substantial diameter of 38.1 mm and containing 0.7734 troy ounces of .900 fine silver, this 1898-S Morgan Dollar isn't just a coin; it's a piece of American artistry and history. It's for the collector who appreciates not only the exquisite condition and numismatic significance but also the profound story embedded within its silver surfaces – a story of American progress, artistic vision, and a pivotal moment in the nation's economic saga.
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Learn More| Coin ID | 7256 |
| Population The total number of coins produced at a specific mint for a particular date and mintmark combination. |
1,377 |
| Grade | MS-64 |
| Graded Higher The total number of coins that have obtained a higher grade than the subject coin by a particular grading service. |
741 |
| Mint Mark | S - San Francisco |
| Mintage The total number of coins produced at a specific mint for a particular date and mintmark combination |
4,102,000 |
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