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Following the removal of the supernumerary eighth tail feather on the reverse's bald eagle, a bird that normally has only seven tail feathers, the 1878 7TF followed. This coin exists in a few varieties, including the Second Reverse with flat breast on eagle and long arrow shaft, Second Reverse with flat breast on eagle and short arrow shaft, the Third Reverse (Reverse of 1879) with round breast on eagle and slanting top arrow feather, Third Reverse with doubled obverse and no lines in wheat, and Third Reverse (Reverse of 1879) with round breast on eagle and slanting top arrow feather but lines in the wheat leaves. While scarcer in Gem MS grades than circulated and further difficult with PL or DMPL designations than non-PL, the 1878 7TF Morgan dollar is frequently encountered across the marketplace in most of the actively traded grade levels.
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.
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Key to Collecting: The 7 Tail Feathers reverse occurs with the Reverse of 1878 with the eagle’s breast flat and the arrow feathers parallel. These were struck in large quantity, being the design of choice after the brief 8 Tail Feathers coinage and the overstamping of many of those 8 Tail Feathers dies with this 7 Tail Feathers hub, creating the “Doubled Tail Feathers.” Now, the present listing is for “pure” 7 Tail Feathers coins. These were made in large quantity and comprise most of the mintage of 1878.
Surface Quality: Most circulation strikes have excellent detail, but some show weakness on the eagle’s talons and below. The eagle’s breast is flat, rather than rounded. At first glance, a well-struck 1878, 7 Tail Feathers, may appear to be weak. However, close examination will reveal excellent breast feather detail on most. Usually seen with satiny luster, sometimes lifeless and rather dull on the obverse, while frosty on the reverse. Some are prooflike, but without sharp contrast between field and motifs.
Prooflike Coins: Prooflike coins are plentiful, but often with little contrast.
Mintage and Distribution: The mintage is estimated as 7,850,000, based on production from April 4 to June 28, 1878, assuming that no earlier dies were used on April 4 and later, and that after June 28 all dies were of the next style. This is not a strong premise, but may be approximate. The distribution of all 1878 dollars was extensive at the time, but many remained on hand through the time of the 1962 through 1964 Treasury release.
PROOF STRIKES:
Mintage: 250 is a popular estimate, although there is no offcial figure. Van Allen and Mallis suggest that 200 Proofs were struck, all of the VAM-131 variety.
Key to Collecting: Striking is sometimes light above the ear. Medium to low cameo contrast. This variety will challenge you, not only to find one in the first place, but beyond that, to get one with good eye appeal. No wonder gems are apt to make auction bidders sit straight up in their chairs!
VARIETIES:
Many varieties are listed by VAM and in The Top 100 Morgan Dollar Varieties. Collecting varieties all across the spectrum of the year 1878 is a popular pursuit with specialists. Over 1.1 million coin & currency values updated hourly.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7440
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:
Reverse of 1878
Coin Date:
1878 7TF
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
9,759,300
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7074
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1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$4,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $2,700 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $72 – $6,600
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Worth: $240 – $42,000
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Worth: $45 – $26,400
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Worth: $200 – $9,900
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Worth: $425 – $30,000
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Worth: $41 – $3,200
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Worth: $165 – $4,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878, Paramount MS63 NGC. Ex: Redfield Collection. CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 4...
$232
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 4,900,000. ...
$256
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS65 NGC. CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 4,900,000. ...
$512
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS62 NGC. Incorrectly designated as 8TF by NGC. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. ...
$186
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878, Doubled RIB, VAM-70, MS61 NGC. CAC. A Top 100 Variety. CAC Population: (14/625). Mintage 4,900...
$204
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878, Re-Engraved Wing, VAM-189, AU55 PCGS. A Hit List 40 variety. PCGS Population: 4 in 55, 9 finer...
$300
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS66+ PCGS. CAC. VAM-114. Ex: JCS Collection. The finest 1878 seven tailfeathers Reverse of 187...
$19,800
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878, Tripled Blossoms, VAM-198, AU50 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (19/58). NGC Census:...
$288
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878, Tripled Blossoms, VAM-198, XF45 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (27/77). NGC Census:...
$119
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878, Tripled Eye, VAM-166, AU53 PCGS. A Hit List 40 Variety. PCGS Population: (5/4 and 0/0+)....
$2,280
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 AU58 PCGS. Mintage 4,900,000. ...
$104
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 Brilliant Uncirculated NGC. George T. Morgan Facsimile Signature. NGC Census: (279/16474). PCGS...
$149
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878, Washed Out L, VAM-188, VF35 PCGS. CAC. A Hit List 40 Variety. The obverse die is overpolished ...
$159
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878, Spiked Eye, VAM-123, XF40 PCGS. A Hit List 40 Variety. PCGS Population: (6/15). NGC Census: (0...
$960
1878 $1 Seven Tailfeathers, Reverse of 1878, Re-Engraved Wing, VAM-189 VF25 PCGS. A Hit List Variety. PCGS Population: (2/...
$114
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878, VAM-117, Tripled Star Fine 15 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (2/103). NGC Census: (...
$109
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 Poor 1 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (10/15471). NGC Census: (2/15721). Mintage 4,900,000. ...
$312
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$132
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$144
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$132
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