Title:
Morgan Silver Dollar 1898-P
Description:
The 1898-P (Philadelphia) Morgan Silver Dollar stats include a significant mintage of 5,884,000, .900 silver composition (0.7734 oz ASW), 38.1mm diameter, reeded edge, and a design by George T. Morgan, notable for its relatively lower survival rate in top grades compared to earlier issues, making uncirculated examples scarcer and more sought after. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Specifications:
• Mintage: 5,884,000
• Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Weight: 26.73 grams (or ~1 Troy Ounce)
• ASW (Actual Silver Weight): 0.7734 troy ounces
• Diameter: 38.1 mm (1.5 inches)
• Edge: Reeded
• Designer: George T. Morgan (both obverse & reverse) [1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Key Characteristics:
• Rarity in High Grades: While having a decent mintage, the 1898-P is considered relatively scarce in Mint State (MS) grades (like MS-65 and higher) compared to some earlier Morgans, notes International Coins & Currency
• Collector Appeal: These coins are popular with collectors for their historical significance and beauty, with uncirculated examples commanding higher premiums, as shown by APMEX
Key Specifications:
• Mintage: 5,884,000
• Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Weight: 26.73 grams (or ~1 Troy Ounce)
• ASW (Actual Silver Weight): 0.7734 troy ounces
• Diameter: 38.1 mm (1.5 inches)
• Edge: Reeded
• Designer: George T. Morgan (both obverse & reverse) [1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Key Characteristics:
• Rarity in High Grades: While having a decent mintage, the 1898-P is considered relatively scarce in Mint State (MS) grades (like MS-65 and higher) compared to some earlier Morgans, notes International Coins & Currency
• Collector Appeal: These coins are popular with collectors for their historical significance and beauty, with uncirculated examples commanding higher premiums, as shown by APMEX
Country:
United States
Year:
1898
Mintage:
5,884,000
Material:
Silver
Denomination:
$1.00
Weight:
26.73 g
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Edge:
Reeded Edge
Designers:
George T. Morgan
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Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:56:22
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-05-18
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:56:22
