Whitman Expo
1880/79-S One Dollar MS Values
Details
This overdate variety shows traces of the 79 in the numerals of the 80 and is quite popular with Morgan enthusiasts. It is common in grades ranging through MS65 and becomes significantly scarcer in higher grades, with examples grading MS67 considerably rare. PLs and DMPLs are rare.
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:
7480
Coin Date:
1880/79-S
Denomination:
$1 / One Dollar
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
8,900,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
S
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
