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1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, 7/7, VAM-42 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +0.09%
$50.62
1878 7/8TF $1  Strong, 7/7, VAM-42 MS
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Obverse Description

Portrait of Liberty centered. On the left are found 7 stars with the words E*PLURIBUS*UNUM followed by 6 stars on the right. The date is positioned at the bottom.

Reverse Description

The heraldic eagle is centered holding a bunch of arrows and branch surrounded by and olive leaves. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR frame the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears above the letters DO of DOLLAR.

Catalog Information

GSID: 25096
Designer: George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer: George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering: E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1878
Reverse Designer: George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 26.73 gr
Weight (oz): 0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.7734 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 38.1
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Strong, 7/7
Variety 2: VAM-42
Coin Date: 1878 7/8TF
Denomination: $1
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 9,759,300
Coinage Type: Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years: 1878-1921
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 134039
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Coin Value History
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, 7/7, VAM-42 MS
Value By Grade
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, 7/7, VAM-42 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +0.09%
$50.62
GSID:25096 PCGS:134039 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, 7/7, VAM-42 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $12,000 $1,234
MS66 - $10,500 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

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1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, VAM-42, MS62 PCGS. CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 544,000. ...
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, VAM-42, MS62 PCGS. CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 544,000. ...
$257
Sold 8/5/2026
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1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, VAM-42, MS63 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 544,000. ...
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, VAM-42, MS63 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 544,000. ...
$403
Sold 6/10/2026
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1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, VAM-42A, AU58 NGC. CDN: $137.74 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 544,000. ...
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, VAM-42A, AU58 NGC. CDN: $137.74 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 544,000. ...
$189
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1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7, VAM-42, MS61 ANACS. ...
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7, VAM-42, MS61 ANACS. ...
$228
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1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7TF & Clash, VAM-42, MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (8/1). PCGS Population: (19/4). CDN: $632.50.Whsle. Bid f...
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7TF & Clash, VAM-42, MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (8/1). PCGS Population: (19/4). CDN: $632.50.Whsle. Bid f...
$552
Sold 12/20/2023
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1878 7/8TF $1 Strong Clashed Obverse, VAM-42A, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. A Super CD Variety. Mintage 544,000. ...
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong Clashed Obverse, VAM-42A, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. A Super CD Variety. Mintage 544,000. ...
$81
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$94
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1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, VAM-42, MS62 PCGS. Mintage 544,000....
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$528
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$70
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1878 7/8TF $1 VAM-42, MS61 ANACS. Mintage 544,000.Flynn Reference and Cross Reference: 7/8 TF, VAM-42.Flynn C...
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1878 7/8TF $1 VAM-42, Strong 7/7 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/4 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (8/1 and 0/0+). CDN: $632.50.Whsl...
1878 7/8TF $1 VAM-42, Strong 7/7 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/4 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (8/1 and 0/0+). CDN: $632.50.Whsl...
$542
Sold 12/4/2023
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1878 7/8TF $1 PCGS AU55 (Strong VAM-42 7/7)
1878 7/8TF $1 PCGS AU55 (Strong VAM-42 7/7)
$90
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1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, VAM-42, MS62 NGC. First Year Of Issue. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 544,000....
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong, VAM-42, MS62 NGC. First Year Of Issue. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 544,000....
$228
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1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7, VAM-42A, MS63 PCGS. Mintage 544,000....
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$408
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1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7 Tail Feathers & Clash AU58 NGC. VAM-42A. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/67)....
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7 Tail Feathers & Clash AU58 NGC. VAM-42A. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/67)....
$66
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$192
Sold 8/30/2023
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1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7, VAM-42, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/4 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (8/1 and 0/0+). CDN: $632.50.Whs...
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$900
Sold 12/3/2023
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1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7, VAM-42, MS62 PCGS. CAC. A strong 8/7TF variety. This Mint State piece displays frosty, brilliant ...
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7, VAM-42, MS62 PCGS. CAC. A strong 8/7TF variety. This Mint State piece displays frosty, brilliant ...
$552
Sold 12/2/2024
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1878 7/8TF $1 Strong 7/7, VAM-42A, SuperCD MS63 ANACS....
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