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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:
25033
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:
Alligator Eye
Variety 2:
VAM-14.1
Coin Date:
1878 8TF
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
749,500
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
133796
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Coin Value History
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1 MS
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1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$8,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $4,100 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $50 – $80,000
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Worth: $67 – $7,800
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Worth: $74 – $60,000
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Worth: $145 – $50,000
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Worth: $320 – $5,400
1878 8TF $1 MS
Worth: $55 – $120,000
1878 8TF $1 MS PL
Worth: $200 – $7,800
1878 8TF $1 MS DMPL
Worth: $575 – $27,000
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS
Worth: $50 – $3,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS PL
Worth: $77 – $6,600
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS DMPL
Worth: $240 – $42,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS
Worth: $54 – $26,400
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS PL
Worth: $200 – $9,900
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS DMPL
Worth: $425 – $30,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Weak MS
Worth: $50 – $3,200
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1A, AU58 ANACS. Mintage 699,300. ...
$226
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1, AU53 ANACS. Mintage 699,300. ...
$114
1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-14.1. Alligator Eye. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$439
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1, MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 76 in 63 (2 in 63+), 69 finer. CAC: 6 in 63, 7 finer...
$488
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1A, -- Damaged Reverse -- CACG Details. Unc. ...
$201
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1A -- Cleaned -- CACG Details. AU. ...
$195
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1A, MS64 NGC. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 699,300....
$480
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1A, MS62 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (127/730). Mintage 699,300....
$360
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/229 and 0/3+)....
$149
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/4 and 1/0+). ...
$2,100
1878 8TF $1 VAM-14.1A AU55 NGC. Mintage 699,300....
$124
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1A, MS66 PCGS....
$4,200
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1, MS61 ANACS. ...
$276
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/187). NGC Census: (7/189). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$204
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1, MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 76 in 63 (2 in 63+), 69 finer (12/25). CDN: $435 Whsle. Bi...
$427
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1, AU50 ANACS. ...
$144
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1A, MS64 PCGS. CAC. Mintage 699,300....
$660
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1A, MS62 ANACS. Mintage 699,300....
$216
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/221). NGC Census: (6/203). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$264
1878 8TF $1 Alligator Eye, VAM-14.1A, MS65 PCGS. Mintage 699,300....
$1,680
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