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Proof-like surfaces.
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:
393652
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:
Spear Point
Variety 2:
VAM-1
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 #:
40117
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Coin Value History
1878 8TF $1 Spear Point, VAM-1 MS PL
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1878 8TF $1 Spear Point, VAM-1 MS PL
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$10,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $8,750 | $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 |
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/194xxx/a15b3867-56c4-4feb-9ccd-68ae7da30226.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $49 – $80,000
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/90o-pl-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $66 – $7,800
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/84cc-dmpl-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $73 – $60,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/416xxx/e90065e0-537f-4db8-b2b8-efacd6817cff.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $145 – $50,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1314_4280-3.20200626010427369.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $320 – $5,400
1878 8TF $1 MS
Worth: $54 – $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: $49 – $3,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS PL
Worth: $76 – $6,600
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS DMPL
Worth: $240 – $42,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS
Worth: $53 – $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: $49 – $3,200
1878 8TF $1 Spear Point, VAM-1, MS62 Prooflike PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 15 in 62, 23 finer (7/26). CDN: $554 Whsle. Bid ...
$641
1878 8TF $1 Spear Point, VAM-1, MS63 Prooflike NGC. Mintage 699,300....
$504
1878 8TF $1 Spear Point, VAM-1, MS64 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/0). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$705
1878 8TF $1 Spear Point, VAM-1, MS62 Prooflike NGC. Ex: Gene L. Henry Legacy Collection. CDN: $420 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$477
1878 8TF $1 Spear Point, VAM-1, MS63 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/5 and 0/1+)....
$630
1878 8TF $1 VAM-1 MS62 Prooflike PCGS. Mintage 699,300....
$408
1878 8TF $1 Spear Point, VAM-1, MS63 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/5 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). MS63. ...
$720
1878 8TF $1 Spear Point, VAM-1, MS62 Cameo Prooflike ANACS. ...
$528
1878 8TF $1 Spear Point, VAM-1, MS63 Prooflike NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (16/5). MS63. ...
$870
1878 8TF $1 Spear Point, VAM-1, MS62 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (12/15). NGC Census: (0/0). From The Parcfeld Col...
$200
1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-1. Spear Point. MS-63 PL (ANACS). OH.
$384
1878 8TF $1 Spear Point, VAM-1 MS63 Prooflike PCGS. PCGS Population (11/4). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$282
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