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About half of the known 1897 proof Morgan dollars exhibit cameo contrast, though only a small number boast truly deep cameo quality. While the majority of 1897 proof Morgan dollars are found in the PR60-64 range, a small but significant number of Gems are available, with some examples grading as high as PR68 and PR69.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty centered. On the left are found 7 stars with the words E*PLURIBUS*UNUM followed by 6 stars on the right. The date is positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered holding a bunch of arrows and branch surrounded by and olive leaves. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR frame the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears above the letters DO of DOLLAR.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7847
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1897
Reverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
26.73 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1897
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
731
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7332
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Coin Value History
1897 $1 PR
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1897 $1 PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $12,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1897 $1 PR61 PCGS....
$2,880
1897 $1 PR63 PCGS. CAC....
$3,480
1897 $1 PR64 PCGS....
$4,080
1897 $1 PR62 NGC. CAC....
$3,840
1897 $1 NGC Proof 65
$5,750
1897 $1 PR66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,300
1897 $1 PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (3/168). PCGS Population: (19/220). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 731. ...
$1,980
1897 $1 PR67 NGC. ...
$9,600
1897 $1 PR58 NGC. ...
$960
$2,185
1897 $1 PR68 ★ NGC. CAC. ...
$35,250
1897 $1 PR53 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/221). NGC Census: (0/153). Mintage: 731. (#7332)...
$575
1897 $1 PCGS Proof 50
$932
1897 $1--Cleaned--ANACS. Net PR55. A well struck proof ...
$632
1897 $1 PR61 NGC. ...
$1,762
1897 $1 PR63 NGC....
$3,600
1897 $1 NGC Proof 64
$5,250
1897 $1 PR62 NGC. NGC Census: (32/120). PCGS Population: (50/153). CDN: $2,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 731. ...
$2,820
1897 $1 PR65 NGC. ...
$4,680
1897 $1 PR66 NGC. ...
$5,040
Morgan Dollar $1 1878-1921 PR [Type]
Worth: $900 – $150,000
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 PR
Worth: $3,150 – $70,000
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 PR
Worth: $22,000 – $144,000
1878 8TF $1 PR
Worth: $2,420 – $39,600
1878 8TF $1 Presentation Piece, First Die Pair, VAM-9 SP
1878-S $1 Specimen Strike, VAM-58 SP
1878-S $1 Specimen Strike, Long Knock, VAM-60 SP
Worth: $220,000 – $264,000
1879 $1 PR
Worth: $1,100 – $12,000
1879-O $1 PR BM
Worth: $175,000 – $175,000
1880 $1 PR
Worth: $1,100 – $150,000
1881 $1 PR
Worth: $1,100 – $33,000
1881-O $1 PR BM
Worth: $660,000 – $660,000
1882 $1 PR
Worth: $1,100 – $30,000
1883 $1 PR
Worth: $1,100 – $32,000
1883-O $1 PR BM
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
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