The 1898 Morgan Dollar (Buy on eBay) is readily encountered in all grades, circulated through gem. Most of the coins will be found with good strikes and luster, making an attractive, high grade example an affordable acquisition.
Attractive examples graded MS65 by the major grading services PCGS or NGC can readily be acquired for less than $200. The finest graded pieces are graded MS67 and can be acquired for around $4,000 to $5,000.
The Philadelphia Mint produced 5,884,000 circulation strike coins that year, with an additional 735 proof coins.
1898 Morgan Dollar Mintage and Specifications
- Mintage: 5,884,000 (circulation), 735 (proof)
- Mint Mark: none (Philadelphia)
- Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
- Weight: 26.73 grams
- Diameter: 38.1 mm
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