The Morgan Silver Dollar was introduced by the United States Mint in 1878. The introduction of the Morgan Dollar Series marked the return of silver dollar coining in the United States after a five-year hiatus following the end of the Seated Liberty Series in 1873. Now, 1898 Morgan Silver Dollar Coins are available for purchase online at JM Bullion in certified condition.
Coin Highlights:
1898 was a busy time in America, with a Gold Rush taking place in Alaska, the nation annexing the Republic of Hawaii, and the Spanish-American War raging for five months through the spring and summer.
Amidst all of this, the Morgan Silver Dollar continued to circulate in the American economy. The coins saw a drop in production levels throughout the 1890s compared to the previous decade. The average mintage of the coins at the three active mints; Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Francisco, was around 4.8 million coins in 1898. Philadelphia was the only one of the three to strike a volume higher than the average.
In the obverse design of the 1898 Morgan Silver Dollar, you will find the effigy of Lady Liberty. This bust of Liberty by George T. Morgan captures her appearance in left-profile relief with a Phrygian cap on her head with the laurel wreath and coronet crown in her hair.
For the reverse side of 1898 Morgan Dollars, the US Mint featured another design from Morgan. This one is the heraldic eagle of the United States and features a bald eagle in front-facing relief. The eagle clutches the arrows of war and the olive branch of peace in its talons.
These 1898 Morgan Silver Dollar Coins are in Mint State 64 condition. Coins in this condition showcase average mint luster for the age and strike, with several small contact marks and one or two heavier marks. One or two patches of small hairlines are also possible on the coin.
JM Bullion customer service can assist you with inquiries at 800-276-6508. Alternatively, you can chat with us online or email us directly.
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The Morgan Silver Dollar was introduced by the United States Mint in 1878. The introduction of the Morgan Dollar Series marked the return of silver dollar coining in the United States after a five-year hiatus following the end of the Seated Liberty Series in 1873. Now, 1898 Morgan Silver Dollar Coins are available for purchase online at JM Bullion in certified condition.
Coin Highlights:
1898 was a busy time in America, with a Gold Rush taking place in Alaska, the nation annexing the Republic of Hawaii, and the Spanish-American War raging for five months through the spring and summer.
Amidst all of this, the Morgan Silver Dollar continued to circulate in the American economy. The coins saw a drop in production levels throughout the 1890s compared to the previous decade. The average mintage of the coins at the three active mints; Philadelphia, New Orleans, and San Francisco, was around 4.8 million coins in 1898. Philadelphia was the only one of the three to strike a volume higher than the average.
In the obverse design of the 1898 Morgan Silver Dollar, you will find the effigy of Lady Liberty. This bust of Liberty by George T. Morgan captures her appearance in left-profile relief with a Phrygian cap on her head with the laurel wreath and coronet crown in her hair.
For the reverse side of 1898 Morgan Dollars, the US Mint featured another design from Morgan. This one is the heraldic eagle of the United States and features a bald eagle in front-facing relief. The eagle clutches the arrows of war and the olive branch of peace in its talons.
These 1898 Morgan Silver Dollar Coins are in Mint State 64 condition. Coins in this condition showcase average mint luster for the age and strike, with several small contact marks and one or two heavier marks. One or two patches of small hairlines are also possible on the coin.
JM Bullion customer service can assist you with inquiries at 800-276-6508. Alternatively, you can chat with us online or email us directly.