1888-O $1 Morgan Silver Dollar, Scarface VAM-1B PCGS MS63

David Bowers writes, "VAM-1B, called the 'Scarface' variety in The Top 100 Morgan Dollar Varieties, has a prominent die crack across Miss Liberty's face, called 'the most dramatic die break in the Morgan dollar series. Rare in all grades.' " Writing in PCGS Coinfacts, Ron Guth tells us, "The 1888-O VAM 1B 'Scarface' variety is one of the most obvious, desirable, and valuable of all Morgan Dollar varieties. There was no question that this would be (and is) a Top 100 variety."

This is a very distinctive coin. From its original mintage of 12,150,000, only a small amount of the "Scarface" variety were struck. In fact, only 76 coins have been authenticated as the VAM 1B “Scarface” variety by PCGS. Of those, there are 15 in MS63 with only 3 finer (MS64). Collectors Universe gives this variety a price of $12,500.00 in MS63. This exciting piece is a true rarity, perfect for the specialist in Morgan dollar varieties. 

“Scarface” details on an 1888-O Morgan dollar, courtesy of the PCGS Coinfacts website.