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Morgan dollars from 1879 boast one of two reverses: the Reverse of 1878 (flatter breast and flat feather atop the arrows) or the Reverse of 1879 (rounder breast and slanted feather atop the arrows). While the 1879-S Reverse of 1879 was made later in the year and much more common, the holdover Reverse of 1878 is a scarce coin in all grades and rare in the MS levels. Examples grading MS65 or better are extremely rare, with PLs and DMPLs among the toughest of any to be found in the Morgan dollar series.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty centered. On the left are found 7 stars with the words E*PLURIBUS*UNUM followed by 6 stars on the right. The date is positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered holding a bunch of arrows and branch surrounded by and olive leaves. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR frame the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears above the letters DO of DOLLAR.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7457
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1879
Reverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
26.73 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Reverse of 1878
Coin Date:
1879-S
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
9,110,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7094
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Coin Value History
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878 MS
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1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $48,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $38 – $80,000
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Worth: $64 – $7,800
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Worth: $70 – $60,000
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Worth: $145 – $50,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]
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Worth: $320 – $5,400
1878 8TF $1 MS
Worth: $43 – $120,000
1878 8TF $1 MS PL
Worth: $200 – $7,800
1878 8TF $1 MS DMPL
Worth: $575 – $27,000
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS
Worth: $38 – $3,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS PL
Worth: $74 – $7,500
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS DMPL
Worth: $240 – $42,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS
Worth: $48 – $26,400
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS PL
Worth: $200 – $9,900
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS DMPL
Worth: $425 – $30,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Weak MS
Worth: $38 – $3,200
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 9,110,000. ...
$581
1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar. Reverse of 1878. Top 100 Variety. AU-55 (PCGS).
$268
1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar. Reverse of 1878. Top 100 Variety. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$139
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878 Top-100, MS61 NGC. CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 9,110,000. ...
$537
1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar. Reverse of 1878. Top 100 Variety. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$149
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-4, MS63 PCGS. CAC. A Top 100 Variety. Three diagonal polishing lines are seen in the middle ...
$2,074
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9, AU53 ANACS. A Top 100 Variety. Mintage 9,110,000. ...
$159
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-25, XF45 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 10 in 45, 56 finer (7/26). CDN: $154.14 ...
$149
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-50, VF20 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. CDN: $113.28 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. ...
$109
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-51, AU50 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 1 in 50, 18 finer (7/26). CDN: $184.14 W...
$171
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-34B, AG3 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 2 in 3, 37 finer (7/26). Mintage 9,110,0...
$159
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-56, Fine 12 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 7 in 12, 13 finer (7/26). CDN: $1,000...
$2,074
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-35, MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,050
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 25 in 35, 5228 finer (7/26). CDN: $97.84 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF3...
$110
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-6, AU58 PCGS. CAC. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 5 in 58, 16 finer. CAC: 1 in 58, 1 f...
$854
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-42, MS65 PCGS. ...
$8,540
1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar. Reverse of 1878. Top 100 Variety. MS-60 (NGC).
$480
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/4921). Mintage 9,110,000. ...
$154
1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar. Reverse of 1878. Top 100 Variety. VF-30 (NGC).
$96
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878 Poor 1 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/4908 and 0/88+). NGC Census: (0/2607 and 0/25+). Mintage 9,110,...
$1,440
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