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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)
$101 $109 $112 $121 $131 $155 $397 $2,427 $4,791
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar (8 Tail Feathers Variety) is Worth $109 in Average Condition and can be Worth $397 to $2,427 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $4,791 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: $23.77
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