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1878 Silver Morgan Dollar 7 Tailfeathers Reverse of 78 AU
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1878 Silver Morgan Dollar 7 Tailfeathers Reverse of 78 AU
The 1878 Silver Morgan Dollar 7 Tailfeathers Reverse of 78 AU is a strong About Uncirculated example of one of the most important first-year varieties in the Morgan Silver Dollar series. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this coin contains 0.7734 troy oz of .900 fine silver and displays attractive luster and solid detail for the grade.
The 1878 7-Tailfeather Morgan dollar comes in two main varieties. The first has an eagle with a flat breast and a parallel top arrow feather, known as the Reverse of 1878. This is by far the most common variety of 1878 Morgan dollar. These early coins were produced in large quantities as the United States resumed large-scale silver dollar minting after the Bland-Allison Act of 1878, making them a foundational piece for many Morgan Dollar collections.
Coin Features:
- Contains .7734 troy oz of .900 fine silver
- Almost Uncirculated condition
- Struck by the US Mint
- Face value of $1 USD backed by the US government
- Individual coins come in protective plastic coin flips
- Obverse: Shows the George T Morgan illustration of a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty with her Liberty Cap. Her cap is decorated with two heads of wheat and two cotton blossoms. Thirteen stars appear on the border to represent the original colonies. Inscriptions: “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and the year of mintage flank the main device on the top and bottom.
- Reverse: Features a majestic bald eagle with outstretched wings. The eagle clutches an olive branch and arrows in its talons to symbolize peace and preparedness. Inscriptions: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “ONE DOLLAR,” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.”
Why Own This 1878 Morgan Dollar?
- Most common 7 Tailfeathers Reverse of 1878 variety
- First-year issue of the Morgan Silver Dollar series
- Tangible silver content with strong historical appeal
- Excellent starter coin for Morgan Dollar collections
- Affordable way to own a piece of 19th-century U.S. silver history
People should own this 1878 Silver Morgan Dollar 7 Tailfeathers Reverse of 78 AU because it offers a perfect entry into the world of classic Morgan Dollars with strong historical importance, attractive condition, and real silver content. It serves as both a solid investment in vintage U.S. silver and a meaningful piece of American numismatic heritage. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our customer service representatives.
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