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1888
| Weight | 1.672 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 16,580 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-5334 |
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Mintage for 1888 was 16,580 gold dollars, the highest output since 1874 and one of the strongest production years in the entire post-Civil War segment of the series. The increase may reflect accumulated orders or a final push to meet financial demand before the denomination's expected discontinuation. Benjamin Harrison won the presidential election that November, defeating Grover Cleveland in the Electoral College while losing the popular vote.
The 1888 is one of the most available late-series gold dollars. PCGS estimates roughly 200 to 300 survive across all grades. Circulated examples are plentiful, and Uncirculated coins with original surfaces can be found without extraordinary effort. For collectors seeking a penultimate-year gold dollar, the 1888's higher mintage makes it a practical and affordable choice.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | — | — |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | — | — |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | — | — |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $310 | $355 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $325 | $375 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $350 | $405 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $530 | $610 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $835 | $885 |
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