1878 Morgan Dollar - Reverse of 1878
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$43,475 MS66+ 07-26-2018 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1878 Morgan Dollar - Reverse of 1878 is a dollar minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 series. With a mintage of 9.8 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 8th of 11 mint variants by mintage, with 19% of production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wheat and cotton, encircled by stars and the reverse displays an eagle with outstretched wings clutching an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by a wreath. First year of the Morgan Dollar. Eight tail feather and seven tail feather varieties exist from early die adjustments. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $87 to $2.5K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7074.
External References
Error Varieties(220)
1878 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1878 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1878 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1878 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1878 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1878 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1878 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1878 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1878 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1878 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1878 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1878 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1878 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1878 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1878 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1878 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1878 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007
1878 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008
1878 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009
1878 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010
1878 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-011
1878-P VAM-4A
1878-P VAM-4B
1878-P VAM-9A
1878-P VAM-11
1878-P VAM-13
1878-P VAM-14
1878-P VAM-14.1A
1878-P VAM-14.2A
1878-P VAM-14.2B
1878-P VAM-14.4A
1878-P VAM-14.5
1878-P VAM-14.6A
1878-P VAM-14.12A
1878-P VAM-14.16
1878-P VAM-14.20
1878-P VAM-14A
1878-P VAM-18A
1878-P VAM-22A
1878-P VAM-22B
1878-P VAM-30A
1878-P VAM-34A
1878-P VAM-39A
1878-P VAM-39B
1878-P VAM-40A
1878-P VAM-41B
1878-P VAM-42
1878-P VAM-42A
1878-P VAM-43
1878-P VAM-44A
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