{"product_id":"1878-morgan-silver-dollar-8tf-unattributed-vam-18-ddo-liberty-date-stars-icg-ms63","title":"1878 Morgan Silver Dollar 8TF Unattributed VAM-18 DDO LIBERTY, Date \u0026  Stars ~ ICG MS63","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1878 Morgan Silver Dollar 8 Tail Feathers VAM-18 “Doubled Date” – ICG MS63\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd an interesting first-year Morgan Dollar variety to your collection with this \u003cstrong\u003e1878 Morgan Silver Dollar 8 Tail Feathers, VAM-18 “Doubled Date,” certified ICG MS63\u003c\/strong\u003e. The VAM-18 is a recognized variety from the early \u003cstrong\u003e8 Tail Feathers\u003c\/strong\u003e production of 1878 and is cataloged by PCGS as \u003cstrong\u003eVAM-18, Doubled Date\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVAM-18\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly appealing to variety collectors because of the dramatic doubling found on the obverse. \u003cstrong\u003eLIBERTY is strongly doubled\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the \u003cstrong\u003edate displays significant doubling\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the stars surrounding the date also exhibit distinctive doubling. The variety is a great example of the die variety diversity found during the first year of Morgan Dollar production. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraded \u003cstrong\u003eMint State 63 (MS63)\u003c\/strong\u003e by ICG, this coin is fully uncirculated and retains its original Mint State character. An MS63 example can exhibit some contact marks and minor abrasions consistent with the grade while still offering attractive luster, strong detail, and excellent overall collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1878 8 Tail Feathers\u003c\/strong\u003e Morgan Dollar represents an important transitional point in the series. The original 8 Tail Feathers reverse was used during the early Philadelphia Mint production before the reverse was modified later in 1878. The 1878 8TF issue had a mintage of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e749,500 coins\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge T. Morgan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the obverse features Liberty wearing her iconic Phrygian cap, while the reverse displays an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch. Struck in \u003cstrong\u003e90% silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Morgan Dollar contains approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e1878 8TF VAM-18 ICG MS63\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an appealing combination of \u003cstrong\u003efirst-year Morgan Dollar history, the distinctive 8 Tail Feathers reverse, dramatic doubled-die characteristics, and Mint State preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e. It would make an excellent addition to a Morgan Dollar VAM collection or a specialized collection of early U.S. coin varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoin Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1878\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia — No Mint Mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e8 Tail Feathers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVAM-18 “Doubled Date”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICG MS63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 749,500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1 Silver Dollar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% Silver, 10% Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActual Silver Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7734 Troy oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e George T. Morgan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst year of the Morgan Dollar series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly \u003cstrong\u003e8 Tail Feathers\u003c\/strong\u003e reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic doubling on \u003cstrong\u003eLIBERTY and the date\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive doubled stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully uncirculated Mint State example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic 90% silver U.S. coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally graded and encapsulated by ICG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The coin shown in the photographs is the \u003cstrong\u003eexact coin you will receive\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please review the images carefully to evaluate the coin's luster, strike, surfaces, toning, variety characteristics, and overall eye appeal before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xenia Coin Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55089026859337,"sku":"XCS-000307","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9065\/0953\/files\/94.png?v=1787010637","url":"https:\/\/www.xeniacoinshop.com\/products\/1878-morgan-silver-dollar-8tf-unattributed-vam-18-ddo-liberty-date-stars-icg-ms63","provider":"Xenia Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}