1878 S Morgan Silver Dollar
The 1878 S version of the Morgan Silver Dollar is worth on average $350.00 if in Mint State (uncirculated), while one in poor condition will have a value of just $35.00. If the coin has an error, or is certified, this will further add to its appeal and raise its price numismatically speaking.
- Year: 1878
- Mint: S
- Type: Morgan Silver Dollar
- Mintage: 9,774,000
- Metal: 90% Silver 10% Copper
- What's it worth?: $350.00 to $35.00
1878 was the first year the Morgan Silver Dollars were issued. Morgan's today are a favorite among collectors. They are large easy to hold 90% silver coins that regardless of the silver price have value. The coin detailed on this page is the San Francisco (S) minted version. Generally those coins issued from S mints are worth more because they are proofs. These are however actually worth less than the other 1878 CC and No Mint Mark versions.
1878 S Morgan Silver dollars all used the 7 feather low relief die to create the coins reverse. Unlike the 1878 P Morgan Silver Dollar.
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