Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1898-O Morgan Dollar

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Expert: Dan Moore - 8/27/2009


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I have an 1898-O BU Morgan that has a slanted "O" mint mark. The top is tilted about 15 degrees to the right. I have been told it's a fake, but I can't imagine anyone taking the time to do that on an 1898-O. Please advise. Thank you.

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Frank,

There are two known varieties of the 1898-O dollar, with the O mintmark tilted to the right.

The VAM-5 has the O centered vertically, while the VAM-10 has the O set high.

Rarity and collector interest in this variety do not earn it any significant value over a regular 1898-O.

Feel free to blow a raspberry at whomever told you it was a fake!

Dan

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