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- 1878-S $1 Long Nock, VAM-27 MS
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 PCGS/CAC XF45 (VAM-27, Long Arrow Shaft)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
<B>1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-27, VF30 ANACS.</B></I> A Top 100 Variety. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
Source: Heritage Auctions
<B>1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-27, XF40 PCGS.</B></I> A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 19 in 40, 41 finer (4/26). CDN: $220 Wh...
Source: Heritage Auctions
<B>1878-S $1 Long Nock Reverse, VAM-27, Fine 15 NGC.</B></I> A Top 100 Variety. NGC Census: 6 in 15, 26 finer (4/26). CDN: $83.69 Whsl...
Source: Heritage Auctions
<B>1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-27, VF30 ANACS.</B></I> A Top 100 Variety. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
Source: Heritage Auctions
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 VAM 27 Long NK ANACS Good-6
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 VAM 27 Long Arrow Shaft ICG Good-4
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 VAM 27 Long Arrow Shaft DGS VF20 (Altered Surfaces, Edge Damage, Light Scratch Obverse)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1878-S $1 PCGS XF40 (VAM-27, Long Arrow Shaft)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 PCGS XF40 (VAM-27, Long Arrow Shaft)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 PCGS/CAC VF30 (VAM-27, Long Arrow Shaft)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 PCGS/CAC XF45 (VAM-27, Long Arrow Shaft)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 PCGS/CAC XF45 (VAM-27, Long Arrow Shaft)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1878-S $1 PCGS VF30 (VAM-27, Long Arrow Shaft)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 NGC VG-10 (VAM-27, Long Nock Reverse)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
<B>1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-27, VF30 ANACS.</B></I> A Top 100 Variety. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
Source: Heritage Auctions
<B>1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-27, XF40 PCGS.</B></I> A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 19 in 40, 41 finer (4/26). CDN: $220 Wh...
Source: Heritage Auctions
<B>1878-S $1 Long Nock Reverse, VAM-27, Fine 15 NGC.</B></I> A Top 100 Variety. NGC Census: 6 in 15, 26 finer (4/26). CDN: $83.69 Whsl...
Source: Heritage Auctions
<B>1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-27, VF30 ANACS.</B></I> A Top 100 Variety. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
Source: Heritage Auctions
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 VAM 27 Long NK ANACS Good-6
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1878-S $1 Long Nock, VAM-27 MS
Greysheet & CPG® Values
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
9,774,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
S
Prefix:
Top 100
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Long Nock
Variety 2:
VAM-27
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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Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 PCGS/CAC XF45 (VAM-27, Long Arrow Shaft)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
<B>1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-27, VF30 ANACS.</B></I> A Top 100 Variety. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
Source: Heritage Auctions
<B>1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-27, XF40 PCGS.</B></I> A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 19 in 40, 41 finer (4/26). CDN: $220 Wh...
Source: Heritage Auctions
<B>1878-S $1 Long Nock Reverse, VAM-27, Fine 15 NGC.</B></I> A Top 100 Variety. NGC Census: 6 in 15, 26 finer (4/26). CDN: $83.69 Whsl...
Source: Heritage Auctions
<B>1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-27, VF30 ANACS.</B></I> A Top 100 Variety. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
Source: Heritage Auctions
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 VAM 27 Long NK ANACS Good-6
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 VAM 27 Long Arrow Shaft ICG Good-4
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 VAM 27 Long Arrow Shaft DGS VF20 (Altered Surfaces, Edge Damage, Light Scratch Obverse)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1878-S $1 PCGS XF40 (VAM-27, Long Arrow Shaft)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 PCGS XF40 (VAM-27, Long Arrow Shaft)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 PCGS/CAC VF30 (VAM-27, Long Arrow Shaft)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 PCGS/CAC XF45 (VAM-27, Long Arrow Shaft)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 PCGS/CAC XF45 (VAM-27, Long Arrow Shaft)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1878-S $1 PCGS VF30 (VAM-27, Long Arrow Shaft)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 NGC VG-10 (VAM-27, Long Nock Reverse)
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
<B>1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-27, VF30 ANACS.</B></I> A Top 100 Variety. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
Source: Heritage Auctions
<B>1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-27, XF40 PCGS.</B></I> A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 19 in 40, 41 finer (4/26). CDN: $220 Wh...
Source: Heritage Auctions
<B>1878-S $1 Long Nock Reverse, VAM-27, Fine 15 NGC.</B></I> A Top 100 Variety. NGC Census: 6 in 15, 26 finer (4/26). CDN: $83.69 Whsl...
Source: Heritage Auctions
<B>1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-27, VF30 ANACS.</B></I> A Top 100 Variety. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
Source: Heritage Auctions
Top 100 VAM: 1878-S $1 VAM 27 Long NK ANACS Good-6
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
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