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The 1878 8TF dollar is a relatively scarce first issue of the long-running Morgan series, considered by many as the most popular of all United States coins. Hard to find in all grades, the 1878 8TF is particularly challenging in the Gem MS range and up, with PLs and DMPLs even harder though obtainable for a cost. The reasons behind the relative short issuance of the eight tail feather variety has decidedly ornithological origins: American bald eagles have only seven tail feathers as correctly seen on all Morgan dollars minted after 1878.
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:
7444
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
Coin Date:
1878 8TF
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
749,500
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7072
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Coin Value History
1878 8TF $1 MS
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1878 8TF $1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$122,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $102,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS [Type]
Worth: $44 – $80,000
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]
Worth: $61 – $7,800
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]
Worth: $67 – $42,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]
Worth: $125 – $50,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]
Worth: $300 – $5,400
1878 8TF $1 MS PL
Worth: $200 – $7,800
1878 8TF $1 MS DMPL
Worth: $575 – $27,000
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS
Worth: $44 – $3,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS PL
Worth: $71 – $6,600
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS DMPL
Worth: $240 – $42,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS
Worth: $48 – $26,400
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS PL
Worth: $200 – $9,900
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS DMPL
Worth: $425 – $30,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Weak MS
Worth: $44 – $3,200
1878 7/8TF $1 Weak MS PL
Worth: $165 – $4,200
1878 8TF $1 Diagonal In 8, VAM-17, MS65 PCGS. CDN: $1,680 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 699,300. ...
$2,318
1878 8TF $1 Diagonal In 8, VAM-17, MS66+ NGC. ...
$6,283
1878 8TF $1 Spear Point, VAM-14.1, AU50 ANACS. Mintage 699,300. ...
$129
1878 8TF $1 Pierced Eyelid, VAM-6, MS63 PCGS. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 699,300. ...
$427
1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-14.16. Hot 50 Variety. Wild Lips. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,159
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1A, AU58 ANACS. Mintage 699,300. ...
$226
1878 8TF $1 Doubled Bow, VAM-14.3, AU53 NGC. CDN: $106.31 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 699,300. ...
$114
1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. 8 Tailfeathers. MS-64 (NGC).
$793
1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-14.20. Hit List 40 Variety. Last 8TF Discovery. EF-40 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,148
1878 8TF $1 Lines in LIB, VAM-2, MS60 NGC. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 699,300. ...
$207
1878 8TF $1 Notched Star, VAM-12, XF45 PCGS. CDN: $99.38 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 699,300. ...
$129
1878 8TF $1 Tripled E, VAM-7, MS62 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 41 in 62, 50 finer. CAC: 1 in 62, 2 finer (5/26). CDN: $81.8...
$464
1878 8TF $1 Concave Reverse, VAM-14.4, MS61 PCGS. A Hot 50 Variety. PCGS Population: 10 in 61, 101 finer (4/26). CDN: $240 ...
$488
1878 8TF $1 Doubled Date, VAM-19, AU55 ANACS. A Top 100 Variety. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
$159
1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. 8 Tailfeathers. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC.
$149
1878 8TF $1 Lines in Hair, VAM-14.15, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/47). ...
$630
1878 8TF $1 Doubled Eyelid, VAM-14.13, Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/43). ...
$134
1878 8TF $1 Open Nostril, VAM-14.5, VF20 PCGS. A Hot 50 Variety. PCGS Population: (3/97 and 0/0+)....
$149
1878 8TF $1 Spiked Eye, VAM-14.8, VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/52 and 0/0+). ...
$94
1878 8TF $1 First Die Pair, VAM-9, AG3 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (2/339 and 0/0+)....
$990
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