1878 Morgan Dollars : 8 Tail Feathers

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. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

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)
$146	$155	$158	$167	$178	$203	$453	$2,552	$4,997

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar (8 Tail Feathers Variety) is Worth $155 in Average Condition and can be Worth $453 to $2,552 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $4,997 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: $66.59