Description
1898-O $1 Morgan Dollar PCGS Finest Known MS67+PL (CAC)
PCGS # 7255
Grading Service PCGS
Grade MS67+
Mint Location New Orleans
Year 1898
Designation PL
Strike Proof-Like
Grade Add On CAC
1898-O $1 Morgan Dollar PCGS Finest Known MS67+PL (CAC)
1898-O $1, PL
SKU: 42657730
1898-O Morgan Silver Dollar – PCGS MS67+ PL (CAC) – Finest Known at PCGS
A trophy-caliber Morgan for the most discerning cabinet, this 1898-O New Orleans–minted dollar is certified PCGS MS67+ Prooflike and approved by CAC—standing as the PCGS Finest Known in this designation with a population of just 1 and none finer at PCGS. Struck from 90% silver, the coin exhibits brilliant silver-white devices framed by deeply mirrored fields, delivering dramatic black-and-white contrast that is exceptionally rare for the issue.
Key features:
Date/Mint: 1898-O (New Orleans Mint, “O” mintmark)
Grade/Designation: PCGS MS67+ PL (Prooflike), CAC-approved
Status: PCGS Finest Known (Top Pop) – Population 1 in MS67+ PL; none higher at PCGS
Mintage: 4,440,000
Eye appeal: Glassy, reflective fields with frosty relief and outstanding clarity; superb strike and luster for an O-Mint
Composition/Specs: 90% silver, 10% copper; 38.1 mm; 26.73 g; reeded edge
Collector relevance: Ideal for Morgan Dollar Registry Sets, high-end type collections, and serious investors seeking best-of-breed quality
Historical significance:
Produced at the storied New Orleans Mint, the 1898-O hails from a period when silver dollars were coined in vast quantities under federal purchase acts, then stored for decades in Treasury vaults. While the date itself is available in lower grades, true Prooflike coins at the Superb Gem level are extraordinarily elusive—making this single finest at PCGS an elite survivor with museum-level eye appeal.
Why this coin:
Unrepeatable rarity: A singular opportunity to secure the only PCGS MS67+ PL example
Third-party verified quality: CAC approval confirms premium eye appeal and strict adherence to the assigned grade
Registry dominance: A set-defining, top-of-the-pop piece that elevates any advanced collection
For collectors and investors alike, this 1898-O Morgan Dollar unites historical importance, technical perfection, and undeniable visual impact—an irreplaceable acquisition at the pinnacle of the series.