This premium Gem Proof 1898 Morgan dollar will delight even the most discerning numismatist. Speckled reddish-gold and pale olive peripheral highlights surround centers that display lighter silver and gold tinting. It is the bold cameo finish that dominates this coins appearance. The devices are sharply defined and heavily frosted and the fields are deeply mirrored. Along with the 1896 and 1897, the 1898 is one of the most consistently well produced, well preserved, and attractive Proofs in the Morgan silver dollar series. Even so, few survivors from the mintage of 735 pieces have attained a Gem Cameo grade from PCGS. The present example is an important bidding opportunity for the quality conscious Proof type or date collector.,,PCGS# 87333. NGC ID: 27A8.,PCGS Population: 6; two finer in this category (Proof-68 Cameo finest).,From the Kiev Collection.
