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In 1879, the US Mint struck Morgan dollars with two distinct reverses, one with a flatter breast and flat feather atop the arrows (Reverse of 1878 or Second Reverse) and another with a rounder breast and a slanted feather atop the arrows (Reverse of 1879 or Third Reverse). The 1879-S Reverse of 1879 is an extremely common coin in all circulated grades and well into the Gem range, with even MS67s showing up with regular frequency. Amazingly, this piece is available in MS68 and even higher grades though is considerably rare at that level. PLs and DMPLs are reasonably common through MS66 and MS65, respectively, and then becomes much more challenging in grades above that range.
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:
7456
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:
Business
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1879-S
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
9,110,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7092
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Coin Value History
1879-S $1 MS
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1879-S $1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$8,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $6,000 | $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 |
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Worth: $50 – $80,000
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Worth: $67 – $7,800
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Worth: $74 – $60,000
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Worth: $145 – $50,000
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Worth: $320 – $5,400
1878 8TF $1 MS
Worth: $55 – $120,000
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: $50 – $3,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS PL
Worth: $77 – $6,600
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS DMPL
Worth: $240 – $42,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS
Worth: $54 – $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: $50 – $3,200
1879-S $1 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $96.84 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 9,110,000. ...
$109
1879-S $1 MS65 PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 9,110,000. ...
$189
1879-S $1 MS66+ NGC. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 9,110,000. ...
$390
1879-S $1 MS67 NGC. CDN: $940 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 9,110,000. ...
$915
1879-S $1 MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $88.71 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 9,110...
$114
1879-S $1 MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$10,980
1879-S GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. Soft Pack. Mint State (Uncertified).
$342
1879-S $1 MS62 NGC. CDN: $74.52 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 9,110,000. ...
$99
1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-61 (PCGS).
$145
1879-S $1 Mint State 9.5 NGCX. Vault Box - Series 4. Mintage 9,110,000....
$139
1879-S $1 MS9.5 NGC. EX: VaultBox - Series 4. Mint State 9.5. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). Mintage 9,110,000...
$186
1879-S $1 VAM-33A XF45 ANACS. Mintage 9,110,000....
$49
1879-S $1 VAM-93 Fine 12 ANACS. Mintage 9,110,000....
$59
1879-S $1 VAM-57 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/117390). NGC Census: (10/111600). CDN: $36 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mi...
$53
1879-S $1 VAM-45 XF40 ANACS. Mintage 9,110,000....
$264
1879-S $1 VAM-99 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/117186). NGC Census: (32/111510). CDN: $48.25.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53...
$69
1879-S $1 VAM-86 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/117253). NGC Census: (17/111542). CDN: $48 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. M...
$77
1879-S $1 VAM-33A AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (171/117015). NGC Census: (78/111432). CDN: $49 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55....
$79
1879-S $1 VAM-70 AU58 ANACS. Mintage 9,110,000....
$59
1879-S $1 GSA Soft Pack Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (0/364). PCGS Population: (0/14). Good 6 . Mintage 9,110,000....
$61
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