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This is a common date through Gem levels and is known as high as at least MS68, though at that lofty level they are quite rare. Overall, the 1878-S has always been regarded as one of the more widely available pieces and has been sold in bag quantities through into at least the mid 1960s. PLs and DMPLs are understandably scarcer but are frequently encountered through MS65 levels with a few rare pieces touching as high as MS68.
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:
7448
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-S
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
9,774,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7082
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Coin Value History
1878-S $1 MS
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1878-S $1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$50,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $42,000 | $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 |
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-S Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS).
$293
1878-S $1 Doubled RIB, VAM-6, MS64 PCGS. A Hot 50 Variety. PCGS Population: 61 in 64 (4 in 64+), 28 finer (8/26). CDN: $187...
$189
1878-S $1 MS62 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 9,774,000. ...
$131
1878-S $1 MS63 NGC. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 9,774,000. ...
$139
1878-S $1 Gouge in Wing. S/S, VAM-63, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: 14 in 35, 66353 finer (7/26). CDN: $47.12 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$64
1878-S $1 VAM-74A AU55 CACG. ...
$171
1878-S $1 Spaghetti Wings, VAM-18A, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $71.45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 9,774,000....
$139
1878-S $1 Tripled Eyelid, VAM-50, XF45 ANACS. A Hit List 40 Variety. ...
$79
1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-59, Fine 15 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 3 in 15, 35 finer (7/26). CDN: $175 ...
$183
1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-62, AG3 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 6 in 3, 44 finer (7/26). ...
$189
1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-72, Fair 2 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 1 in 2, 26 finer (7/26). ...
$3,660
1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-57, AU53 PCGS. CAC. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 12 in 53, 15 finer. CAC: 1 in 53, ...
$671
1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-26, XF40 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 21 in 40, 26 finer (7/26). CDN: $300 Wh...
$306
1878-S $1 Doubled RIB, VAM-77, VF25 PCGS. A Hot 50 Variety. PCGS Population: 7 in 25, 7 finer (7/26). Mintage 9,774,000. ...
$390
1878-S $1 MS67+ PCGS. ...
$14,640
1878-S $1 MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,795
1878-S $1 MS61 PCGS. CDN: $93.20 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 9,774,000. ...
$99
1878-S $1 Long Nock Reverse Arrow Shaft, VAM-57, VF20 NGC. CAC. A Top 100 Variety. NGC Census: 0 in 20, 0 finer (5/26). CDN...
$195
1878-S $1 Long Arrow Shaft, VAM-27, VF30 ANACS. A Top 100 Variety. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
$99
1878-S $1 MS60 ANACS. Ex: The Oregon Collection. Mintage 9,774,000....
$79
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