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The 1878 7TF Reverse of 1879 Morgan dollar is distinguishable from the 1878 7TF Reverse of 1878 by counting the number of tail feathers and determining whether the eagle's breast is flat or rounded, with an eagle accompanied by seven tail feathers and a rounded breast indicative of the Reverse of 1879. While much scarcer than the 1878 7TF Reverse of 1878, the 1878 7TF Reverse of 1879 is readily available in the marketplace though is quite popular thus commands strong premiums especially in the Gem, PL, and DMPL grades.
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 two different basic reverse styles with 7 Tail Feathers, Reverse of 1878 (PAF) and Reverse of 1879 (SAF, as here), were not widely known. Nor are there any offcial mintage figures for either. Significant interest did not develop until the 1980’s. Although not all Morgan dollar collectors are aware of the varieties, both are eminently worth owning. Even today, the price of the 1878 with Reverse of 1879, although considerably higher than that of the earlier style, does not reflect the true differential in rarity.
Surface Quality: Usually fairly well struck, but needle-sharp examples are elusive. Patience may be required to find a “keeper.” Certification-service labels do not mention the quality of strike, and, accordingly, most buyers are not aware that there can be a difference! The breast of the eagle is rounded, characteristic of the Reverse of 1879. Excellent luster is seen on most, but there are exceptions, and cherrypicking is advised.
Prooflike Coins: Some are from prooflike dies, sometimes on one side only, and show good contrast between the fields and motifs, a cameo appearance.
Mintage and Distribution: Van Allen–Mallis note that 50 Proof Morgan dollars were delivered on November 8, 1878, and these would have been 1878, 7 Tail Feathers, with Reverse of 1879, assuming that the latest die had been used. However, the Mint often used old reverse dies for Proofs if they were serviceable. It is estimated that fewer than two dozen Proofs exist today, and this may be an optimistic figure. All are the VAM 215 variety. Concerning circulation strikes, the estimate is 1,500,000, assuming that most of those minted from June 28, 1878, to December 31, 1878, were with this reverse, but that some old reverses were still being employed.
PROOF STRIKES:
Mintage (net): Unknown. VAM suggests 50, Michael Fuljenz suggests 25.4 Breen comment: “300 struck between June 28 and 30, mostly melted.”5
Key to Collecting: The strike is decent, and the coins have a degree of cameo contrast. This is the Holy Grail among early Proofs.
VARIETIES:
There are multiple varieties listed by VAM.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7441
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 1879
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 #:
7076
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1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$50,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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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1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 4,300,000. ...
$537
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 4,300,000. ...
$329
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879, MS65 NGC. CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 4,300,000....
$1,525
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879, MS61 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 4,300,000....
$164
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 MS62 NGC. Mintage 4,300,000. ...
$159
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 AU58 PCGS. Mintage 4,300,000. ...
$99
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879, Face Chips, VAM-222A, AU53 PCGS. A Hit List 40 Variety. PCGS Population: (8/17)....
$186
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879, Tripled R, VAM-220, AU50 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (16/48)....
$114
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879, Slashed O, VAM-227-1, AU55 PCGS. A Hit List 40 Variety. PCGS Population: (4/2)....
$540
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 MS66 NGC....
$4,345
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879, Slashed O, VAM-228B, XF40 PCGS. A Hit List 40 Variety. Die lines in the O in OF and the wreath...
$94
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 -- Damage, Obverse -- CACG Details. Unc. Mintage 4,300,000....
$159
1878 $1 Reverse of 1879, Slashed O, VAM-227-1, XF45 PCGS. A Hit List 40 Variety. PCGS Population: (15/11). NGC Census: (0/0...
$104
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 VAM-225 VF30 ANACS. Mintage 4,300,000....
$53
1878 $1 7TF Hitlist-40, Reverse of 1879, Slashed O, VAM-228B, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/58). VF35....
$57
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 MS67 NGC. ...
$26,400
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$32
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$104
1878 7TF $1 Weak "L" VF25 NGC. Vam-223, Top-100. NGC Census: (6/4048). PCGS Population (3/4724). Mintage: 4,300,000. Numism...
$54
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 MS64 NGC. CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 4,300,000. ...
$561
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