1886 Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-68 (PCGS).This is an extraordinary condition rarity that ranks among the finest certified for both the issue and the type. Silky smooth surfaces are bathed in full, billowy mint frost. Brilliant apart from subtle sandy-pink highlights that appear to drift toward the borders. At 19,963,000 circulation strikes produced, the 1886 boasts the highest mintage for a silver dollar of any design type produced up to that point in time. Thanks to the release of large numbers of examples from government storage throughout much of the early to mid-20th century, the 1886 is one of the most common Morgan dollars in Mint State. As with so many issues in this series, however, MS-68 is the grade level at which the word "rare" becomes applicable for the 1886. Among the finest examples that we have ever had the privilege of bringing to auction, this virtually pristine beauty would do justice to any high quality collection.PCGS Population: 14; with a single MS-68+ finer in this category.
