Whitman Expo
1889 Obverse Clashed Die One Dollar MS VAM-23A Values
Details
The IN of IN GOD WE TRUST shows clear evidence of a clashed die just beneath Liberty’s jaw at her neck. As of March 2024, fewer than 10 examples have been verified (seven specimens, all told). Of three Mint State examples, a PCGS MS-63 is the finest. An AU-55 sale has been confirmed at $26,000. Finding one of these will definitely make your day. Happy hunting! This important VAM variety is designated as one of the MEGARED100 in the Mega Red 10th edition.
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $65.12
Obverse: 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: 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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
7 Known
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Prefix:
MegaRed100
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Obverse Clashed Die
Variety 2:
VAM-23A
Rarity:
R-7
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
26.73 gr
Weight:
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1889
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Reverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
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