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1998 (S) Proof Crispus Attucks Dollar

Strike Type
1998 (S) Modern Commemoratives coin

Coin Details

Year
1998
Denomination
Modern Commemoratives
Mint Mark
S
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date)
Designer
John M. Mercanti/Ed Dwight
Mintage
75,070
Composition
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight
26.73g
Diameter
38.1mm
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

Price realized
$2,300
Sold
Grade
PR70
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1998 (S) Proof Crispus Attucks Dollar is a proof dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the Modern Commemorative Dollars (1982-Date) series. The San Francisco Mint struck 75,070 proof Black Revolutionary War Patriots dollars dated 1998. The obverse shows Crispus Attucks and the reverse a design for a Black Revolutionary War Patriots memorial. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9770.

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