1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar $1 Reverse of 1878 AU Cleaned

1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar $1 Reverse of 1878 AU Cleaned

An 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar $1 Reverse of 1878 AU Cleaned, offered by Bullion Exchanges, represents a standout variety within one of America’s most iconic coin series. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, it contains .900 silver and weighs 26.73 grams. Collectors prize it for its transitional reverse design and classic Morgan imagery.

The Reverse of 1878 variety tells a unique story in the history of the Morgan Dollar. When production began in 1878, the eagle’s reverse was engraved with a flat breast and parallel top arrow feather. By 1879, the design was updated to a rounded breast and slanted feather, yet some San Francisco strikes still used the earlier hub—creating this scarcer and collectible variety. Designed by George T. Morgan, the series was first introduced after the Bland-Allison Act of 1878 mandated massive silver coinage. Morgan Dollars circulated widely until 1904, then reappeared briefly in 1921, leaving a lasting legacy tied to the silver-rich era of the American West.

Coin Specifications:

• Made with .900 fine silver and weighs 0.7734 troy oz
• Struck by the United States Mint at San Francisco
• Cleaned condition
• Face value of $1 USD backed by the US government
• 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: Showcases the 1921 US Seal of a bald eagle carrying a bundle of arrows and an olive branch in its talons. A wreath mostly encircles the central eagle image. Inscriptions: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”, “IN GOD WE TRUST”, privy mark, and the denomination “ONE DOLLAR”.

For collectors seeking historical depth and variety appeal, this 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar $1 Reverse of 1878 AU Cleaned provides a remarkable connection to America’s early silver dollar era. Despite its cleaned surfaces, the coin stands as a tangible piece of numismatic history—linking artistry, bullion content, and the transition between two important reverse designs. Be sure to explore our selection of Peace Silver Dollars and other Silver Eagles coins! After your order has been placed, our team will carefully package and deliver your items. For any inquiries, please contact our customer service department.

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