1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Rev of 78 Top 100 ~ NGC AU58

1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Reverse of 1878 Top 100 – NGC AU58

Add a fascinating and highly collectible early Morgan Dollar variety to your collection with this 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Reverse of 1878 Top 100, certified NGC AU58. This variety is especially desirable because a small number of 1879-S Morgan Dollars were struck using reverse dies left over from 1878, making these coins an important part of the early Morgan Dollar die-variety story.

Graded About Uncirculated 58 (AU58) by NGC, this coin exhibits only minimal circulation wear while retaining strong design detail and much of its original mint character. AU58 examples offer an appearance remarkably close to Mint State, making this an excellent grade for collectors seeking both outstanding preservation and variety appeal.

The Reverse of 1878 can be identified by the distinctive flatter-breasted eagle and parallel top arrow feather. This reverse design is significantly different from the standard 1879 reverse and is recognized as a Top 100 Morgan Dollar variety, adding considerable interest for collectors of VAMs and early Morgan Dollar varieties.

The 1879-S Morgan Dollar was struck at the San Francisco Mint, with an overall mintage of approximately 9.1 million coins. Designed by George T. Morgan, the obverse features Liberty wearing her iconic Phrygian cap, while the reverse showcases an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch. Struck in 90% silver, the Morgan Dollar remains one of America's most popular classic U.S. coins.

Combining the historic appeal of an early San Francisco Morgan Dollar with the highly collectible Reverse of 1878 Top 100 variety and desirable NGC AU58 grade, this coin is an excellent addition to any Morgan Dollar, VAM, or classic U.S. coin collection.

Coin Highlights:

• Date: 1879-S

• Mint: San Francisco

• Variety: Reverse of 1878

• Designation: Top 100 Morgan Dollar Variety

• Grade: NGC AU58

• Mintage: Approximately 9,110,000

• Denomination: $1 Silver Dollar

• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

• Actual Silver Weight: 0.7734 Troy oz

• Designer: George T. Morgan

• Early Morgan Dollar reverse variety

• Distinctive flatter-breasted eagle and parallel top arrow feather

• Recognized Top 100 variety

• Premium About Uncirculated example

• Minimal circulation wear with strong remaining detail

• Classic 90% silver U.S. coin

• Professionally graded and encapsulated by NGC

Please Note: The coin shown in the photographs is the exact coin you will receive. Please review the images carefully to evaluate the coin's surfaces, luster, strike, toning, variety characteristics, and overall eye appeal before purchasing.