{"product_id":"1879-s-morgan-silver-dollar-rev-of-78-vam-39-top-100-ngc-xf40","title":"1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Rev of 78 VAM-39 Top 100 ~ NGC XF40","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Reverse of 1878 VAM-39 Top 100 – NGC XF40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a highly collectible early Morgan Dollar variety to your collection with this \u003cstrong\u003e1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar Reverse of 1878 VAM-39\u003c\/strong\u003e, certified \u003cstrong\u003eNGC XF40\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eVAM-39\u003c\/strong\u003e is recognized as a \u003cstrong\u003eTop 100 Morgan Dollar variety\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this an excellent choice for collectors who specialize in Morgan Dollar die varieties and VAMs. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eReverse of 1878\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most desirable characteristics found on 1879-S Morgan Dollars. A small number of 1879-S dollars were struck using leftover 1878 reverse dies. These reverses feature a \u003cstrong\u003eflatter-breasted eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eparallel top arrow feather\u003c\/strong\u003e, distinguishing them from the standard Reverse of 1879. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is graded \u003cstrong\u003eExtremely Fine 40 (XF40)\u003c\/strong\u003e by NGC. The coin shows moderate circulation wear while retaining attractive overall detail and the classic appearance of an early Morgan Dollar. XF40 is an appealing grade for collectors seeking a balance of affordability, detail, and variety scarcity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1879-S Morgan Dollar was struck at the \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a total mintage of \u003cstrong\u003e9,110,000 coins\u003c\/strong\u003e. Only a portion of that production was struck with the Reverse of 1878, adding significant interest to these examples. \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 the heraldic 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\u003e1879-S VAM-39 Reverse of 1878 Top 100 NGC XF40\u003c\/strong\u003e combines an early Morgan Dollar date, a scarce and highly collectible reverse variety, and professional NGC certification. It would make a great addition to a \u003cstrong\u003eMorgan Dollar VAM collection, Top 100 collection, or specialized U.S. coin collection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 1879-S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e San Francisco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVAM-39 Reverse of 1878\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesignation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTop 100 Morgan Dollar Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e NGC XF40\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9,110,000\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\u003eDesirable \u003cstrong\u003eReverse of 1878\u003c\/strong\u003e variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognized \u003cstrong\u003eTop 100 VAM\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive flat-breasted eagle reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParallel top arrow feather characteristic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive Extremely Fine example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong remaining design detail\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 surfaces, strike, toning, detail, variety characteristics, and overall eye appeal before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xenia Coin Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55096111169865,"sku":"XCS-000323","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9065\/0953\/files\/173.png?v=1787067105","url":"https:\/\/www.xeniacoinshop.com\/products\/1879-s-morgan-silver-dollar-rev-of-78-vam-39-top-100-ngc-xf40","provider":"Xenia Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}