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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:
25117
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
Variety 2:
VAM-9
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 #:
133858
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1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9 MS
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1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$12,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $6,500 | $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 |
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Worth: $36 – $80,000
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Worth: $62 – $7,800
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Worth: $68 – $60,000
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Worth: $145 – $50,000
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Worth: $320 – $5,400
1878 8TF $1 MS
Worth: $41 – $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: $36 – $3,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS PL
Worth: $72 – $7,500
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS DMPL
Worth: $240 – $42,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS
Worth: $46 – $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: $36 – $3,200
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-9, MS62 PCGS. CAC. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 47 in 62 (1 in 62+), 55 finer. CAC: 5...
$732
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9, MS61 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 11 in 61, 101 finer (4/26). CDN: $480 Whs...
$525
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9, MS65+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$14,030
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9, AU58 NGC. A Top 100 Variety. NGC Census: 0 in 58, 0 finer (1/26). CDN: $286 Whsle. Bid f...
$390
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9, AU55 NGC. A Top 100 Variety....
$216
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9, MS60 NGC. A Top 100 Variety. NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. ...
$408
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9, MS64 PCGS....
$2,880
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9, MS63 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (35/17 and 1/2+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0...
$1,680
1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Reverse of 1878. AU-50 (ANACS).
$96
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9, XF45 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (6/166). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $148.50.W...
$129
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9, AU53 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (19/129 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/...
$144
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9, MS62 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 47 in 62 (1 in 62+), 54 finer (1/26). CDN:...
$854
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9, MS61 NGC. A Top 100 Variety. . NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (6/79). MS61....
$590
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$17,080
1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Reverse of 1878. AU-58 (ANACS).
$312
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9, AU55 ANACS. A Top 100 Variety....
$139
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9, Top 100, MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/102). MS60....
$780
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9, MS64 PCGS....
$2,880
1879-S $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-9, MS63+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (34/18 and 1/2+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,2...
$1,860
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