1888 G$1

Description

1888 Liberty Gold Dollar, PCGS MS-63. This 1888 Philadelphia Mint gold dollar represents a readily available date within the Liberty Gold Dollar series, despite its relatively modest mintage of 15,501 pieces. Struck in the standard composition of 90% gold and 10% copper, this diminutive coin weighs 1.7 grams and measures 14.3mm in diameter with a reeded edge. Designed by James Barton Longacre, the piece exemplifies the artistry of late 19th-century American coinage. The offered example has been certified by PCGS as MS-63 (Certificate #05512452), representing a choice uncirculated specimen with attractive eye appeal and minimal surface disturbance. While the 1888 date is available across the full spectrum of grades, including gem uncirculated examples, this MS-63 offering provides solid numismatic quality at an accessible price point. Population data indicates 677 examples have been certified in higher grades, with 215 total PCGS certifications on record for the date. Despite nominal mintage figures that suggest greater rarity than earlier 1880s dates, auction results and market data consistently demonstrate that the 1888 trades at parity with preceding years, making it a practical acquisition for collectors building a comprehensive Liberty gold dollar set or seeking exposure to pre-1933 American gold coinage.