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Dollars Morgan 1878-P : 7 Over 8 Clear Double Tail Feathers
1878 Morgan Dollars : 7 Over 8 Clear Double Tail Feathers
Early Silver Dollars
Mintage: N/A
Metal Composition: 90% Silver - 10% Copper
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Mass / Weight: 26.73 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.): One major variety of the 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar features 7 Over 8 (7/8) Doubled Tail Feathers. The initial die originally had 8 feathers but was later changed to 7. This resulted in what looked like 7 feathers struck on top of 8 feathers - and gave it a doubled feather look. The difference between the 7 Tail Feathers vs 8 Tail Feathers vs 7/8 feathers is depicted below in the example comparison image:
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
Good (G-4)
Very Good (VG-8)
Fine (F-12)
Very Fine (VF-20)
Extremely Fine (EF-40)
About Uncirculated (AU-50)
Uncirculated (MS-60)
Uncirculated (MS-65)
Proof (PR-63)
$50 $56 $62 $66 $74 $95 $331 $1,763 -
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar (7 Over 8 Clear Double Tail Feathers Variety) is Worth $56 in Average Condition and can be Worth $331 to $1,763 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts . Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins . The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin .
MELT VALUE: $21.35
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7/4 Weak Tail Feathers Super CD “Clashed - Bearded Lady”
Owned By: 1currency1 Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: BU
Owned By: daretobear Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: VF35
Nice 1878-P MSD Clear Doubled Legs/Denticles Broken Nostril
Owned By: 1currency1 Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: XF/AU - Please Grade For Yourselves
Owned By: mrhayes Certification Agency: PCGS
Certification Number: 45259175
Condition: MS62
7/8 Feathers Morgan Silver Dollar
Owned By: TMoney Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated
Pretty golden light toned coin with great luster tough for this date and clean.
Owned By: lanceking Certification Agency: PCGS
Condition: MS 63 VAM 38 7/5 TF STRONG
Nice frosty piece nice for grade these pieces always come ugly.
Owned By: lanceking Certification Agency: NGC
Condition: MS 63 VAM 41A 7/4 TF WEAK
7/8 TF / VAM-38 / TONED / WIRE BRUSHED
Owned By: thecaptainbooty Certification Agency: ANACS
Certification Number: 5061267
Condition: AU 58 DETAILS
Owned By: Moxie1958 Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: BU
Owned By: janron96 Certification Agency: ANACS
Certification Number: 3110900
Condition: MS62
7 Over 8 Clear Double Tail Feathers
Owned By: dandbq Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: MS-63
Owned By: skydrum Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: XF
VAM 37
Owned By: Rubicon818 Certification Agency: NGC
Certification Number: 3293286-018
Condition: MS62
VAM 38
Owned By: Rubicon818 Certification Agency: NGC
Certification Number: 3295029-010
Condition: MS62