1898-S Morgan Dollar
Guidelines for Collecting:
The Treasury Department released numerous bags of 1898-S Morgan dollars well before the large-scale 1962-1964 releases. In worn grades, the 1898-S is common. Enough Mint State coins exist that they are within reach of most collectors, though prices for gem pieces graded MS-65 and above are much higher. Coins are usually well struck, with some exceptions. Most are lustrous and attractive.
Availability in Circulated Grades:
Always available in EF and AU without too much searching.
Availability in Mint State Grades:
There are enough Mint State examples of the date available that collectors who wish to obtain an MS-63 or MS-64 example can do so with just a modest search. Look for a nicely struck example with lively luster no matter the grade you settle on.
Availability in Proof:
None produced.
The example to the left was sold by Stack's Bowers Galleries in the November 2016 Baltimore Auction, where it realized $5,640.
1898-S Morgan Dollar Auction Highlights
 PCGS MS-66, CAC Sold for $5,640 View Lot 4506 |  PCGS MS-65, CAC Sold for $4,112 View Lot 3239 |  PCGS MS-66 Sold for $3,818 View Lot 1470 |
