1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar Coin PCGS MS63
Product Description
When production of the Morgan Silver Dollar began, four different United States Mint locations worked to produce coins for the nation’s needs. These mints were Philadelphia, New Orleans, Carson City, and San Francisco. Today, you can shop 1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar Coins online from BGASC.
Highlights:
- Comes with a protective plastic slab!
- 1st release in the Morgan Dollar Series!
- Declared mintage of 9,774,000 coins at San Francisco!
- Contains .7734 Troy oz of actual silver content.
- The face value of $1 (USD) is fully backed by the US government.
- Graded Mint State 63 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
- On the obverse is a portrait of Lady Liberty.
- The reverse features the heraldic eagle.
- Bears an S mint mark from the San Francisco Mint.
All 1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar Coins listed here are graded Mint State 63. This grade means the coin has a good mint luster overall but will display several small contact marks. Heavier marks and light hairlines may also be present and can be seen without magnification. San Francisco and Philadelphia both had high mintages in 1878, but San Francisco slightly surpassed Philadelphia’s total output. Carson City, in comparison, struck fewer coins.
Obverse
The obverse of the 1878-S Morgan Dollar displays George T. Morgans design of Liberty. Shown in left-profile relief, Liberty wears a Phrygian cap along with a coronet marked Liberty and a laurel wreath. Around her head are 13 stars that stand for the original colonies.
Reverse
The reverse of the 1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar showcases Morgans heraldic eagle design. Here, the American bald eagle is seen with its wings spread, clutching arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other, representing both military strength and peaceful intentions.
History
The story of the Morgan Dollar is closely tied to the economic and political events of its time. Many coins produced were not released into circulation but were stored away in Treasury vaults to back silver certificates. The coin also became a symbol in the “Free Silver” movement, which became a major issue in the 1896 presidential election.
Ordering
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Specifications
Product ID | 6375700 |
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Year | 1878 |
Grade | MS63 |
Grade Service | PCGS |
Mint Mark | S - San Franscico |
Purity | .900 |
Manufacturer | US Mint |
Thickness | 3.1 mm |
Diameter | 38.1 mm |
Condition | Uncirculated |
Face Value | $1 |
Issuing Country | United States |
Obverse Designer | George T. Morgan |
Reverse Designer | George T. Morgan |
Edge Design | Reeded |
Series | Morgan Dollar |
CoA | No |
Mintage | 9,774,000 |
Packaging Type | PCGS Plastic Slab |
Metal Weight | .7734 Troy Ounce |
Shipping | Free Shipping on Orders Over $199 |