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Dollars Morgan 1878-P : 8 Tail Feathers
1878 Morgan Dollars : 8 Tail Feathers
Early Silver Dollars
Mintage: 750,000
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 8 Tail Feathers on the eagle at the reverse of the coin. Other later versions were changed to 7 tail feathers. The difference between the 7 Tail Feathers vs 8 Tail 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)
$95 $103 $106 $115 $124 $148 $382 $2,342 $4,625
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar (8 Tail Feathers Variety) is Worth $103 in Average Condition and can be Worth $382 to $2,342 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $4,625 or more. 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: $21.37
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Nice detail, good coin for a collection. Some toning.
$140.00
Seller: TaddsCoins Certification Agency: PCGS
Certification Number: 7072.45/49011294
Condition: XF-45
Very Nice Tougher Find 8TF Reflective/Choice Lightly Toned MSD
$649.99 or Best Offer
Seller: 1currency1 Certification Agency: NGC
Condition: MS63-PL
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$450.00
Seller: TreasureCoins44 Certification Agency: PCGS
Certification Number: 133819.92/45317000
Condition: UNCIRCULATED VAM 18 Doubled Date
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$395.00
Seller: TreasureCoins44 Certification Agency: PCGS
Certification Number: 133821.92/45316998
Condition: AU VAM 20 Doubled Date
1 of 750k 8 tail feather 1878 in Excellent AU
$175.00 or Best Offer
Seller: New2Morgans Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: AU+
Near Gem!
$725.00 or Best Offer
Seller: Nashuacoins Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: MS64
$550.00
Seller: MidMichiganCoin Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: MS64
$439.00
Seller: tipsico Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
$529.00
Seller: tipsico Certification Agency: PCGS
Certification Number: 47757037
Condition: MS-63
$543.00
Seller: tipsico Certification Agency: PCGS
Certification Number: 47757036
Condition: MS-63
$360.00
Seller: tipsico Certification Agency: PCGS
Certification Number: 47757038
Condition: MS-62