When the Morgan Silver Dollar first launched, four US Mint branches took part in its production: Philadelphia, New Orleans, Carson City, and San Francisco. The first Morgans made in 1878 were called 8TF coins, named for the eagles eight tail feathers. Shortly after, the design was changed to show seven tail feathers instead. Today, you can purchase 1878 7TF Morgan Silver Dollar Coins online at BGASC.

Highlights:

• Packaged in a protective plastic slab!
• First year of issue for the Morgan Dollar Series!
• 9,759,300 coins struck at the Philadelphia Mint!
• Features the 7TF (Seven Tail Feathers) design!
• Contains .7734 Troy oz of actual silver content.
• Carries a $1 (USD) face value from the United States.
• Graded Mint State 63 by the Professional Coin Grading Service.
• Obverse depicts Liberty.
• Reverse shows the heraldic eagle.

The 1878 7TF Morgan Silver Dollar Coins offered here have received a Mint State 63 grade. Coins in this grade typically show moderate mint luster, several small marks, and possibly a few larger blemishes. Fine hairlines may also be visible to the naked eye. After producing fewer than 750,000 of the 8TF coins, the Mint transitioned to the 7TF design and increased output during the first year of the Morgan series.

Obverse

The obverse of 1878 7TF Morgan Silver Dollars features George T. Morgans portrait of Liberty. Shown facing left, Liberty wears a Phrygian cap, a laurel wreath, and a coronet inscribed with “Liberty.” Thirteen stars frame the image, representing the original American colonies.

Reverse

On the reverse of the 1878 7TF Morgan Dollar, Morgans design features a bold heraldic eagle. The eagle appears with wings outspread, clutching arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other, symbolizing strength and peace.

History

Morgan Dollar mintages varied from year to year, impacted by factors like the Sherman Silver Purchase Act of 1890, which briefly boosted production before its repeal. Scarcer issues, such as the 1889-CC and 1893-S Morgan Dollars, resulted from lower outputs and are now considered key dates.

Ordering

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