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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:
25096
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:
Strong, 7/7
Variety 2:
VAM-42
Coin Date:
1878 7/8TF
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
9,759,300
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
134039
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Coin Value History
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, 7/7, VAM-42 MS
Value By Grade
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, 7/7, VAM-42 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $10,500 | $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 |
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, VAM-42, MS63 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 544,000. ...
$403
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, VAM-42A, AU58 NGC. CDN: $137.74 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 544,000. ...
$189
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, VAM-42, MS62 PCGS. Mintage 544,000....
$192
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7, VAM-42, MS61 ANACS. ...
$228
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7TF & Clash, VAM-42, MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (8/1). PCGS Population: (19/4). CDN: $632.50.Whsle. Bid f...
$552
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong Clashed Obverse, VAM-42A, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. A Super CD Variety. Mintage 544,000. ...
$81
1878 7/8TF $1 SUPER CD, VAM-42A, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. This lot will also include a: 1878 7TF $1 -- Clean... (Total: 2 coins)
$94
1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. 7/8 Tailfeathers. VAM-42. Strong, 7/7 Tailfeathers. MS-63 (ANACS).
$528
1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. 7/8 Tailfeathers. VAM-42A. Super CD. Strong. AU-58 (ANACS).
$70
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, VAM-42, MS62 NGC. First Year Of Issue. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 544,000....
$228
1878 7/8TF $1 VAM-42, MS61 ANACS. Mintage 544,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: 7/8 TF, VAM-42.Flynn C...
$154
1878 7/8TF $1 VAM-42, Strong 7/7 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/4 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (8/1 and 0/0+). CDN: $632.50.Whsl...
$542
1878 7/8TF $1 PCGS AU55 (Strong VAM-42 7/7)
$90
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7, VAM-42A, MS63 PCGS. Mintage 544,000....
$408
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7 Tail Feathers & Clash AU58 NGC. VAM-42A. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/67)....
$66
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7, VAM-42, MS62 PCGS. CAC. A strong 8/7TF variety. This Mint State piece displays frosty, brilliant ...
$552
1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. 7/8 Tailfeathers. VAM-42. Strong, 7/7 Tailfeathers. MS-61 (ANACS). OH.
$192
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7, VAM-42, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/4 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (8/1 and 0/0+). CDN: $632.50.Whs...
$900
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7, VAM-42A, SuperCD MS63 ANACS....
$216
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7, VAM-42, MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/49). NGC Census: (22/27). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$218
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS [Type]
Worth: $45 – $80,000
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]
Worth: $61 – $7,800
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]
Worth: $67 – $42,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]
Worth: $125 – $50,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]
Worth: $300 – $5,400
1878 8TF $1 MS
Worth: $50 – $102,000
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: $45 – $3,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS PL
Worth: $71 – $6,600
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS DMPL
Worth: $240 – $42,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS
Worth: $49 – $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: $44 – $3,200
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