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White PR68 Cameo 1899 Morgan

1899 $1 PR68 Cameo NGC. While the business strike 1899 Morgans have followed a path similar to the 1903-O Morgan--now available but once virtually unknown at one time in Mint State--the proof 1899s have always been rare, like every proof Morgan dollar in its original pristine state. The popularity of the 1899 business strikes, even though some have doubted their low recorded mintage figure of 330,000 coins, has spilled over to the proofs, with their low mintage figure of 846 coins.
The proof Morgan dollars of the late 1890s, the 1896-1899 issues, are also popular because they are well known for their generally high production quality, including numerous certified survivors in the PR68 and PR69 grades, some designated as Cameo or Deep/Ultra Cameo. (The perfect PR70 grade is generally found only on modern issues.)
This PR68 Cameo 1899 dollar is exceeded in numeric grade only by one PR69 ★ Cameo of the issue (7/10). The silver-white surfaces on each side are essentially flawless, with just a light blush of golden color near the rims and the much-desired black-on-white contrast so admired on these coins. The contrast borders on an Ultra Cameo designation. Close perusal with a loupe fails to reveal even the smallest hairline or minuscule contact mark. A pristine piece worthy of the finest collection.
Ex: Milwaukee ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/2007), lot 1771, which realized $32,200.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27ZX, PCGS# 87334, GSID# 7854)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 26.73 grams
ASW: 0.77346oz

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