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1878 7TF Reverse of 1879 One Dollar MS Values
Details
The 1878 7TF Reverse of 1879 Morgan dollar is distinguishable from the 1878 7TF Reverse of 1878 by counting the number of tail feathers and determining whether the eagle's breast is flat or rounded, with an eagle accompanied by seven tail feathers and a rounded breast indicative of the Reverse of 1879. While much scarcer than the 1878 7TF Reverse of 1878, the 1878 7TF Reverse of 1879 is readily available in the marketplace though is quite popular thus commands strong premiums especially in the Gem, PL, and DMPL grades.
Obverse: 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: 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
7441
Coin Date:
1878 7TF
Denomination:
$1 / One Dollar
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
9,759,300
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Reverse of 1879
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
26.73 gr
Weight:
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1878
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Reverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
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