1878 Morgan Dollar - Reverse of 1879
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
$50,000 AU Details 05-28-2021 eBay
Description
The 1878 Morgan Dollar - Reverse of 1879 represents a Philadelphia Mint issue from 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. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. 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 #7076.
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Error Varieties(215)
1878 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1878 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
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1878 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
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1878 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
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