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This important VAM variety is designated as one of the MEGARED100 in the Mega Red 10th edition.
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:
25046
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1878
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:
Eye Chip
Variety 2:
VAM-14.14
Coin Date:
1878 8TF
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
749,500
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
133809
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Coin Value History
1878 8TF $1 Eye Chip, VAM-14.14 MS
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1878 8TF $1 Eye Chip, VAM-14.14 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU50 | - | $1,200 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,000.00 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/194xxx/a15b3867-56c4-4feb-9ccd-68ae7da30226.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $53 – $80,000
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/90o-pl-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $70 – $7,800
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/84cc-dmpl-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $76 – $60,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/416xxx/e90065e0-537f-4db8-b2b8-efacd6817cff.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $145 – $50,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1314_4280-3.20200626010427369.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $320 – $5,400
1878 8TF $1 MS
Worth: $58 – $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: $53 – $3,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS PL
Worth: $80 – $6,600
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS DMPL
Worth: $240 – $42,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS
Worth: $57 – $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: $52 – $3,200
1878 8TF $1 Eye Chip, VAM-14.14, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/22 and 0/0+). ...
$840
1878 8TF $1 Eye Chip, VAM-14.14, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/10). ...
$1,020
1878 8TF $1 VAM 14.14, Eye Chip AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/3 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). AU50. The Puc...
$840
1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-14.14. Eye Chip. VF-25 (PCGS).
$264
1878 8TF $1 VAM 14.14, Eye Chip VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/27). NGC Census: (0/3). VF30. ...
$384
1878 8TF $1 Eye Chip, VAM-14.14, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/9). NGC Census: (1/0). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$720
1878 8TF $1 Eye Chip, VAM-14.14, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/3). NGC Census: (0/0). AU50....
$1,680
1878 8TF $1 VAM 14.14, Eye Chip VF30 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/27). NGC Census: (0/3). VF30. ...
$504
1878 8TF $1 VAM 14.14, Eye Chip XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population: (11/8). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS X...
$960
1878 8TF $1 Eye Chip VF30 PCGS. CAC. VAM-14.14. ...
$764
1878 8TF $1 VAM 14.14, Eye Chip XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/8 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/0 and 0/0+). XF45. ...
$1,080
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