{"product_id":"1879-s-morgan-silver-dollar-rev-of-78-top-100-ngc-au58","title":"1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Rev of 78 Top 100 ~ NGC AU58","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Reverse of 1878 Top 100 – NGC AU58\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a fascinating and highly collectible early Morgan Dollar variety to your collection with this \u003cstrong\u003e1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Reverse of 1878 Top 100\u003c\/strong\u003e, certified \u003cstrong\u003eNGC AU58\u003c\/strong\u003e. This variety is especially desirable because a small number of 1879-S Morgan Dollars were struck using \u003cstrong\u003ereverse dies left over from 1878\u003c\/strong\u003e, making these coins an important part of the early Morgan Dollar die-variety story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraded \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Uncirculated 58 (AU58)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eReverse of 1878\u003c\/strong\u003e can be identified by the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eflatter-breasted eagle and parallel top arrow feather\u003c\/strong\u003e. This reverse design is significantly different from the standard 1879 reverse and is recognized as a \u003cstrong\u003eTop 100 Morgan Dollar variety\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding considerable interest for collectors of VAMs and early Morgan Dollar varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1879-S Morgan Dollar was struck at the \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an overall mintage of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e9.1 million coins\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed by \u003cstrong\u003eGeorge T. Morgan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the obverse features Liberty wearing her iconic Phrygian cap, while the reverse showcases an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch. Struck in \u003cstrong\u003e90% silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Morgan Dollar remains one of America's most popular classic U.S. coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining the historic appeal of an early San Francisco Morgan Dollar with the highly collectible \u003cstrong\u003eReverse of 1878 Top 100\u003c\/strong\u003e variety and desirable \u003cstrong\u003eNGC AU58\u003c\/strong\u003e grade, this coin is an excellent addition to any Morgan Dollar, VAM, or classic U.S. coin collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoin Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1879-S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Francisco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReverse of 1878\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesignation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTop 100 Morgan Dollar Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e NGC AU58\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9,110,000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e $1 Silver Dollar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% Silver, 10% Copper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActual Silver Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7734 Troy oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e George T. Morgan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Morgan Dollar reverse variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinctive flatter-breasted eagle and parallel top arrow feather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognized Top 100 variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium About Uncirculated example\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimal circulation wear with strong remaining detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic 90% silver U.S. coin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally graded and encapsulated by NGC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xenia Coin Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55088606806345,"sku":"XCS-000292","price":365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9065\/0953\/files\/145.png?v=1787002305","url":"https:\/\/www.xeniacoinshop.com\/products\/1879-s-morgan-silver-dollar-rev-of-78-top-100-ngc-au58","provider":"Xenia Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}