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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:
25028
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:
Stick Feather
Variety 2:
VAM-8
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 #:
133791
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Coin Value History
1878 8TF $1 Stick Feather, VAM-8 MS
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1878 8TF $1 Stick Feather, VAM-8 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 | - | $675.00 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $575.00 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $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 |
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: $50 – $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: $75 – $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: $55 – $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: $50 – $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: $54 – $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: $51 – $3,200
1878 8TF $1 Stick Feather, VAM-8, AU53 PCGS. Ex: California. A Hot 50 Variety. CDN: $100.79 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. ...
$144
1878 8TF $1 Stick Feather, VAM-8, VF35 NGC. A Hot 50 Variety. NGC Census: 1 in 35, 77 finer (6/26). CDN: $82.52 Whsle. Bid ...
$183
1878 8TF $1 Stick Feather, VAM-8, MS62 NGC. A Hot 50 Variety. NGC Census: 22 in 62, 22 finer (6/26). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid f...
$293
1878 8TF $1 Stick Feather, VAM-8, MS63 PCGS. CAC. A Hot 50 Variety. PCGS Population: 26 in 63, 8 finer. CAC: 2 in 63, 1 fin...
$763
1878 8TF $1 Stick Feather, VAM-8 -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. AU58 Details. A Hot 50 Variety. Mintage 699,300....
$192
1878 8TF $1 VAM-8, Stick Feather MS64 PCGS. A Hot 50 Variety. PCGS Population: (8/0 and 0/0+)....
$1,920
1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-8. Hot 50 Variety. Stick Feather. MS-61 (NGC).
$264
1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-8. Hot 50 Variety. Stick Feather. AU-55 (PCGS).
$120
1878 8TF $1 VAM-8, Stick Feather XF45 PCGS. Hot-50 ; 1878 8TF VAM-22, Polished LIB AU50 PCGS. Hot-50 ; 1878 7TF Reverse... (Total: 5 coins)
$352
1878 8TF $1 Stick Feather, VAM-8, Hot-50, AU53 PCGS. Ex: California. PCGS Population: (2/94). NGC Census: (3/62). CDN: $105...
$169
1878 8TF $1 Stick Feather, VAM-8, MS62 ANACS. A Hot 50 Variety. Housed in a small-sized holder....
$288
1878 8TF $1 Stick Feather, VAM-8, MS63 PCGS. A Hot 50 Variety. PCGS Population: (26/8 and 0/0+)....
$780
1878 8TF $1 Stick Feather, VAM-8, AU58 NGC. A Hot 50 Variety. Mintage 699,300....
$169
1878 8TF $1 VAM-8, Stick Feather AU55 PCGS. HOT-50. PCGS Population: (8/78). NGC Census: (5/51). AU55....
$109
1878 8TF $1 Stick Feather, VAM-8, MS62 NGC. A Hot 50 Variety. Mintage 699,300....
$252
Hot 50 VAM: 1878 8TF $1 PCGS/CAC MS63 (VAM-8 Stick Feather)
$250
1878 8TF $1 VAM-8, Stick Feather AU58 PCGS. A Hot 50 Variety. PCGS Population: (7/84). NGC Census: (9/49). CDN: $200 Whsle....
$192
1878 8TF $1 VAM-8, Stick Feather AU55 NGC. HOT-50. NGC Census: (5/48). PCGS Population (5/68). ...
$118
1878 8TF $1 VAM-8, Stick Feather, Hot 50 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/33 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (21/18 and 0/1+). CDN: $...
$264
1878 8TF $1 Stick Feather, VAM-8 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Hot-50. PCGS Population (18/3). NGC Census: (11/0). From The Parcfeld C...
$258
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