1888 S$1

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# 1888 Morgan Silver Dollar. PCGS MS-66. An exceptional Morgan Dollar from the Philadelphia Mint, this 1888 specimen represents a pristine example of George T. Morgan's iconic silver dollar design. Struck during a prolific year for silver coinage, this piece exhibits remarkable preservation and exceptional eye appeal. The coin displays brilliant mint state preservation, with exceptional cartwheel luster and crisp, sharp design elements characteristic of a high-grade representative. PCGS has certified this example at a premium MS-66 grade, placing it among the top-tier specimens of its vintage. With only 288 coins graded higher out of a total population of 1,035 certified examples, this Morgan Dollar represents a significant conditional rarity. Struck from the standard 90% silver, 10% copper composition, this coin weighs 26.73g and measures 38.1mm in diameter, featuring Morgan's classic liberty head obverse and heraldic eagle reverse. The reeded edge and precise Philadelphia Mint strike demonstrate the exceptional minting standards of the late 19th century. From a total mintage of 19,183,000, this piece stands as a superior survivor of its era. Numismatic Analysis: - *Mint:* Philadelphia. - *Designer:* George T. Morgan. - *Grade:* PCGS MS-66. - *Population:* 288 higher grades. - *Estimated Value:* $700