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1878 Morgan Silver Dollar $1 7 Tailfeathers Reverse of 78 PCGS MS 63
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1878 Morgan Silver Dollar $1 7 Tailfeathers Reverse of 78 PCGS MS 63
The 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar $1 7 Tailfeathers Reverse of 78 PCGS MS 63 is a significant first-year example of one of America’s most beloved silver coins. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this coin contains 0.7734 troy oz of .900 fine silver and has been graded MS 63 by PCGS, displaying attractive luster and solid detail for the grade.
The 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar was first struck following the Bland-Allison Act, which mandated the U.S. Treasury to purchase large quantities of silver to support the economy and mining industry. Designed by George T. Morgan, this iconic coin features Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, representing the nation’s growth and industrial strength in the post-Civil War era.
This coin showcases the most common 1878 Morgan Dollar variety, known as the 7-tailfeather reverse. The eagle is depicted with a flat breast and parallel top arrow feather, distinguishing it from the less common reverse of 1879 variety. Collectors prize this design for its historical importance and its foundational role in the Morgan Dollar series.
Coin Specifications:
- Graded by PCGS as MS 63
- Made with .900 fine silver and weighs 0.7734 troy oz
- Struck by the United States Mint
- Face value of $1 USD backed by the US government
- Coin arrives inside an official PCGS holder
- Obverse: Displays the left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty with the Liberty Cap surrounded by thirteen stars. Two heads of wheat and cotton blossoms decorate her cap, and the word “LIBERTY” can be seen on the brim. Inscriptions: “E PLURIBUS UNUM”, “LIBERTY”, and the year of mintage
- Reverse: Depicts a heraldic eagle clutching a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its talons. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the denomination.
Why Own This 1878 Morgan Dollar?
- Historic first-year issue of the Morgan Silver Dollar series
- Features the classic 7-tailfeather reverse, a popular collector variety
- Excellent addition to any Morgan Dollar collection
- Tangible silver content with strong numismatic premium
- Key date for understanding the early development of the series
Bullion Exchanges is proud to offer the 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar $1 7 Tailfeathers Reverse of 78 PCGS MS 63. This classic first-year Morgan delivers both historical significance and real silver content, making it a smart choice for collectors building a meaningful U.S. silver collection. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our customer service representatives.
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