The 1888-O “Hot Lips” Morgan Dollar is the strongest Doubled Die Obverse variety in the entire Morgan Silver Dollar series according to the VAM reference book. Also referred to as the double lips variety, the 1888-O Doubled Die Obverse "Hot Lips" Morgan is listed as VAM-4 and is a Top 100 VAM. This 1888-O “Hot Lips” VAM-4 Morgan Silver Dollar has been graded VG08 by PCGS and is encapsulated in one of their newer-style edge-view holders. The coin is a very even medium grey color on both sides with no spotting or major distractions. Even and consistent wear on both sides of the coin seem appropriate for the assigned grade. Despite the wear, the doubling in the lips is still quite evident, particularly under magnification. An attractive, well-circulated example of the very popular doubled die obverse “Hot Lips” Morgan Silver Dollar. |