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1888-S Morgan Silver Dollar CAC AU Details | Better Date

1888-S Morgan Silver Dollar CAC AU Details | Better Date

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1888-S Morgan Silver Dollar – CAC AU Details

Own a desirable piece of 19th-century American coinage with this 1888-S Morgan Silver Dollar certified AU Details by CAC Grading. Struck at the historic San Francisco Mint, this better-date Morgan Dollar combines a low original mintage, classic American silver, and collector appeal.

With only 657,000 coins originally minted, the 1888-S is considerably less common than many other Morgan Dollar issues. It remains a desirable date for collectors assembling complete Morgan Silver Dollar sets, particularly those specializing in San Francisco Mint coinage.

Coin Specifications

  • Date: 1888
  • Mint Mark: S – San Francisco
  • Denomination: $1
  • Series: Morgan Silver Dollar
  • Grade: AU Details (About Uncirculated Details)
  • Certification: CAC Grading
  • Mintage: 657,000
  • Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
  • Silver Content: 0.7734 Troy Oz
  • Weight: 26.73 Grams
  • Diameter: 38.1 mm
  • Designer: George T. Morgan
  • Mint Location: San Francisco, California

Why Collect the 1888-S Morgan Dollar?

Better-Date San Francisco Issue: With an original mintage of just 657,000 pieces, the 1888-S is a desirable issue for collectors seeking lower-mintage Morgan Dollars.

CAC Grading Certification: Encapsulation and authentication by CAC Grading provide collectors with independent third-party evaluation and identification.

About Uncirculated Details: The AU Details designation indicates About Uncirculated-level detail while acknowledging a condition issue that prevents a standard numerical grade. Please review the certification label and photographs for the coin’s specific condition.

Historic 90% Silver Coin: Minted in 1888, this classic Morgan Dollar contains approximately 0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver.

Collector Appeal: The combination of its relatively low mintage, historic San Francisco Mint origin, and AU-level detail makes this coin an option for collectors seeking a better-date Morgan Dollar.

Add This Better-Date Morgan Dollar to Your Collection

Whether you’re assembling a complete Morgan Dollar date-and-mint set, collecting certified U.S. silver coins, or searching for an 1888-S Morgan Dollar, this example offers an opportunity to own a historic San Francisco Mint issue.

Add this certified 1888-S Morgan Silver Dollar to your collection today.

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