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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:
7429
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
Coin Date:
1879
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
14,806,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7085
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Coin Value History
1879 $1 MS PL
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1879 $1 MS PL
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $5,000 | $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 |
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: $49 – $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: $67 – $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: $73 – $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: $54 – $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: $49 – $3,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS PL
Worth: $77 – $6,600
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS DMPL
Worth: $240 – $42,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS
Worth: $53 – $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: $49 – $3,200
1879 $1 MS63 Prooflike NGC. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 14,807,100. ...
$415
1879 $1 MS66 Prooflike PCGS. VAM-82....
$5,760
1879 $1 AU55 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (4/363). Mintage 14,807,100. ...
$104
1879 $1 MS65 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (15/1). Mintage 14,807,100. ...
$1,800
1879 $1 MS61 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (36/317). Mintage 14,807,100. ...
$204
1879 $1 MS64 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (97/16). PCGS Population: (124/31). CDN: $565 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage...
$552
1879 $1 MS62 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (85/230). PCGS Population: (121/308). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Minta...
$288
1879 Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-60 PL (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.0.
$192
1879 $1 MS63 Prooflike NGC. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 14,807,100....
$415
1879 Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-66 PL (PCGS).
$2,640
$1 1879 PCGS MS65 PL
$1,939
1879 $1 MS61 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (36/317). Mintage 14,807,100. ...
$192
1879 $1 MS64 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (96/16). PCGS Population: (123/31). CDN: $565 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage...
$528
1879 $1 MS62 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (84/228). PCGS Population: (120/306). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Minta...
$222
1879 $1 MS63 Prooflike PCGS. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 14,807,100....
$312
1879 $1 MS66 Prooflike PCGS. ...
$4,080
1879 $1 MS65 Prooflike PCGS. ...
$2,100
1879 $1 VAM-1C MS61 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (35/312). PCGS Population: (45/427). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61....
$134
1879 $1 NGC MS64 PL
$650
1879 $1 MS62 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population: (115/291). NGC Census: (80/217). MS62. Mintage 14,807,100. ...
$288
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