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The 1879 Morgan dollar proofs are very well made, with the vast majority offering nice cameo contrast against deeply mirrored fields. Non-cameo proofs represent a minority of known specimens and true deep cameos representing an even smaller number still. Most 1879 proof Morgan dollars are encountered in grades of PR60-64, with Gems grading PR65 or higher very scarce but not necessarily rare.
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7794
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1879
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:
Proof
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1879
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,100
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
87314
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Coin Value History
1879 $1 PR CAM
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1879 $1 PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$57,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $48,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1879 $1 PR65 Cameo PCGS....
$6,600
1879 $1 PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC....
$11,400
1879 PCGS PR-64CAM CAC
$5,900
1879 $1 PR68 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$31,200
1879 $1 PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$9,900
1879 $1 PR63 Cameo PCGS. ...
$3,172
$1,955
1879 $1 PR61 Cameo NGC. ...
$2,300
1879 $1 PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC....
$8,700
1879 $1 PR66 Cameo NGC. ...
$6,110
1879 $1 PCGS/CAC Proof 64+ CAM
$6,050
1879 $1 PR68 ★ Cameo NGC. ...
$35,250
1879 $1 PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$10,200
1879 $1 PR63 Cameo PCGS. VAM-31. ...
$3,525
1879 S$1 PR61 Cameo NGC....
$1,725
1879 $1 PCGS/CAC Proof 65 Cameo (Retro OGH)
$6,500
1879 $1 PR66+ Cameo PCGS. ...
$10,575
1879 $1 PR64 Cameo PCGS. ...
$3,600
1879 $1 PR68 Cameo NGC. ...
$25,850
1879 $1 PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$11,700
Morgan Dollar $1 1878-1921 PR [Type]
Worth: $900 – $150,000
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 PR
Worth: $3,150 – $70,000
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1879 PR
Worth: $22,000 – $144,000
1878 8TF $1 PR
Worth: $2,420 – $39,600
1878 8TF $1 Presentation Piece, First Die Pair, VAM-9 SP
1878-S $1 Specimen Strike, VAM-58 SP
1878-S $1 Specimen Strike, Long Knock, VAM-60 SP
Worth: $220,000 – $264,000
1879 $1 PR
Worth: $1,100 – $12,000
1879-O $1 PR BM
Worth: $175,000 – $175,000
1880 $1 PR
Worth: $1,100 – $150,000
1881 $1 PR
Worth: $1,100 – $33,000
1881-O $1 PR BM
Worth: $660,000 – $660,000
1882 $1 PR
Worth: $1,100 – $30,000
1883 $1 PR
Worth: $1,100 – $32,000
1883-O $1 PR BM
Worth: $200,000 – $240,000
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