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1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar ~ BU

$150.00
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This 1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar comes from the first year of issue for the iconic Morgan dollar series. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, the coin features bright silver surfaces, strong remaining detail, and light natural toning around portions of the border.

The obverse displays George T. Morgan’s portrait of Liberty surrounded by 13 stars, while the reverse features a bald eagle with outstretched wings holding arrows and an olive branch. The “S” mintmark appears beneath the wreath on the reverse.

Coin Details

  • Year: 1878
  • Mint: San Francisco
  • Mintmark: S
  • Denomination: One Dollar
  • Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Composition: 90% silver and 10% copper
  • Silver Content: Approximately 0.7734 troy oz
  • Weight: 26.73 grams
  • Diameter: 38.1 mm
  • Designer: George T. Morgan
  • Obverse: Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap
  • Reverse: American eagle holding arrows and an olive branch

As a first-year Morgan dollar from the San Francisco Mint, the 1878-S remains a popular choice for collectors building date-and-mintmark sets or adding classic American silver coins to their collection.

You will receive the exact 1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar shown in the photographs. Please review all images carefully, as they are considered part of the description. This coin is uncertified, and the stated condition represents Xenia Coin Shop’s opinion.
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Product information

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