PCGS No: 4817

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,702,507
Proofs: 0

Designer: Charles E. Barber

Diameter: 17.9 millimeters

Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%

Weight: ±2.5 grams

Edge: Reeded

Mintmark: "S" (for San Francisco) just below the wreath on the reverse

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Notes:
"The 1898-S...is not available today because much of the coinage of the San Francisco mint that year was sent to the Philippines. Over the years, hoards of 1898-S through 1900-S coins have found their way back to the U.S., but these have largely consisted of cleaned EF and AU pieces. True unc's are very scarce.

Both 1898-P&S come well struck."<sup>1

The finest Uncirculated examples graded by PCGS are 3 MS-66's.</sup>

Sources and recommended reading:
1. "The Complete Guide To Certified Barber Coinage" by David & John Feigenbaum

"The PCGS Population Report, July 2003" by The Professional Coin Grading Service