{"product_id":"1878-s-morgan-silver-dollar-ngc-ms64","title":"1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar ~ NGC MS64","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar – NGC MS64\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eChoice Mint State\u003c\/strong\u003e example from the first year of the Morgan Dollar series with this \u003cstrong\u003e1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e, certified \u003cstrong\u003eNGC MS64\u003c\/strong\u003e. Struck at the \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, this historic issue had a mintage of \u003cstrong\u003e9,774,000 coins\u003c\/strong\u003e and represents one of the earliest Morgan Dollars ever produced. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraded \u003cstrong\u003eMint State 64 (MS64)\u003c\/strong\u003e by NGC, this coin is fully uncirculated and offers attractive Mint State luster, strong overall detail, and excellent eye appeal. MS64 represents a \u003cstrong\u003eChoice Mint State\u003c\/strong\u003e example, with minor contact marks or abrasions consistent with the grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1878-S Morgan Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly interesting because San Francisco began striking the new Morgan Dollar on \u003cstrong\u003eApril 17, 1878\u003c\/strong\u003e. The entire 1878-S mintage was produced using the early second-reverse hub, featuring the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003e7 Tail Feathers\u003c\/strong\u003e design and a small “S” mintmark. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge quantities of 1878-S Morgan Dollars were held in San Francisco Mint vaults for decades rather than entering circulation immediately. As a result, many examples survived in Mint State, including attractive Gem-quality coins. \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 a majestic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch. Struck in \u003cstrong\u003e90% silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, each Morgan Dollar contains approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.7734 troy ounces of pure silver\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar NGC MS64\u003c\/strong\u003e combines first-year Morgan Dollar history, San Francisco Mint production, classic American design, and desirable Choice Mint State preservation. It would make an excellent addition to a Morgan Dollar collection, date-and-mintmark set, or classic U.S. silver collection.\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-S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Francisco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e NGC MS64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9,774,000\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\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26.73 grams\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\u003e7 Tail Feathers\u003c\/strong\u003e reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice \u003cstrong\u003eMint State MS64\u003c\/strong\u003e example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully uncirculated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive Mint State luster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistoric San Francisco Mint issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic 90% silver U.S. coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally graded and encapsulated by NGC\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, and overall eye appeal before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xenia Coin Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55096088396105,"sku":"XCS-000322","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9065\/0953\/files\/171.png?v=1787066613","url":"https:\/\/www.xeniacoinshop.com\/products\/1878-s-morgan-silver-dollar-ngc-ms64","provider":"Xenia Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}