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1878 (S) Morgan Dollar

Strike Type
1878 (S) Dollar coin

Coin Details

Year
1878
Denomination
Dollar
Mint Mark
S
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Morgan Dollars 1878-1921
Designer
George T. Morgan
Mintage
9,774,000
Composition
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight
26.73g
Diameter
38.1mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$87 - $547

Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized
$35,938
Sold
Grade
MS68
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1878 (S) Morgan Dollar, struck at the San Francisco Mint, is part of the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 collection. The San Francisco Mint struck 9,774,000 Morgan dollars in 1878. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wheat and cotton, encircled by stars and the reverse displays an eagle with outstretched wings clutching an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by a wreath. First year of the Morgan Dollar. Eight tail feather and seven tail feather varieties exist from early die adjustments. The San Francisco Mint, a Gold Rush-era institution, now specializes in proof and collector coinage. Estimated market value ranges from $87 to $547 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7082.

External References

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Error Varieties(168)

Doubled Die Obverse error coin
Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1878-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Doubled Die Obverse error coin
Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1878-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

Doubled Die Obverse error coin
Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1878-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003

Doubled Die Obverse error coin
Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1878-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004

Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1878-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005

Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1878-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006

Doubled Die ReverseVerified

1878-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Doubled Die ReverseVerified

1878-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002

VAM Variety error coin
VAM VarietyVerified

1878-S VAM-1

VAM Variety, Rusted Dies error coin
VAM Variety, Rusted DiesVerified

1878-S VAM-1B

VAM Variety, Die Chip error coin
VAM Variety, Die ChipVerified

1878-S VAM-1C

VAM Variety, Die Break, Die Scratch error coin
VAM Variety, Die Break, Die ScratchVerified

1878-S VAM-1D2

VAM Variety, Die Gouge error coin
VAM Variety, Die GougeVerified

1878-S VAM-1E

VAM Variety, Die Polishing error coin
VAM Variety, Die PolishingVerified

1878-S VAM-1G

VAM Variety, Die Gouge error coin
VAM Variety, Die GougeVerified

1878-S VAM-1I

VAM Variety error coin
VAM VarietyVerified

1878-S VAM-2

VAM Variety, Repunched Date, Doubled Die Obverse error coin
VAM Variety, Repunched Date, Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1878-S VAM-5

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1878-S VAM-6

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die Retouching error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die RetouchingVerified

1878-S VAM-7

VAM Variety, Die Retouching error coin
VAM Variety, Die RetouchingVerified

1878-S VAM-8

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die Retouching error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die RetouchingVerified

1878-S VAM-9

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1878-S VAM-10

VAM Variety, Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1878-S VAM-12

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die Retouching error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die RetouchingVerified

1878-S VAM-14

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die Retouching error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die RetouchingVerified

1878-S VAM-15

VAM Variety, Die Scratch, Die Retouching error coin
VAM Variety, Die Scratch, Die RetouchingVerified

1878-S VAM-16

VAM Variety, Die Scratch, Die Retouching error coin
VAM Variety, Die Scratch, Die RetouchingVerified

1878-S VAM-16A

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die Polishing error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die PolishingVerified

1878-S VAM-17

VAM Variety, Denticle Impression error coin
VAM Variety, Denticle ImpressionVerified

1878-S VAM-17A

VAM Variety, Denticle Impression error coin
VAM Variety, Denticle ImpressionVerified

1878-S VAM-17B

VAM Variety, Denticle Impression error coin
VAM Variety, Denticle ImpressionVerified

1878-S VAM-17C

VAM Variety, Die Gouge error coin
VAM Variety, Die GougeVerified

1878-S VAM-18

VAM Variety, Die Gouge, Die Break error coin
VAM Variety, Die Gouge, Die BreakVerified

1878-S VAM-18A

VAM Variety, Die Gouge error coin
VAM Variety, Die GougeVerified

1878-S VAM-19

VAM Variety, Die Gouge, Die Polishing error coin
VAM Variety, Die Gouge, Die PolishingVerified

1878-S VAM-19A

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die Gouge, Die Clash, Die Retouching error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die Gouge, Die Clash, Die RetouchingVerified

1878-S VAM-19B

VAM Variety, Die Gouge, Die Polishing error coin
VAM Variety, Die Gouge, Die PolishingVerified

1878-S VAM-19C

VAM Variety, Die Retouching error coin
VAM Variety, Die RetouchingVerified

1878-S VAM-20

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die Retouching error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die RetouchingVerified

1878-S VAM-21

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die ObverseVerified

1878-S VAM-22

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Repunched Mint Mark, Die Retouching error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Repunched Mint Mark, Die RetouchingVerified

1878-S VAM-23

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die Retouching error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die RetouchingVerified

1878-S VAM-24

VAM VarietyVerified

1878-S VAM-25

VAM Variety error coin
VAM VarietyVerified

1878-S VAM-26

VAM Variety error coin
VAM VarietyVerified

1878-S VAM-27

VAM Variety error coin
VAM VarietyVerified

1878-S VAM-27A

VAM Variety, Die Scratch, Die Retouching error coin
VAM Variety, Die Scratch, Die RetouchingVerified

1878-S VAM-28

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die Retouching error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die RetouchingVerified

1878-S VAM-29

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die Retouching error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die RetouchingVerified

1878-S VAM-30

VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die Break, Die Retouching error coin
VAM Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, Die Break, Die RetouchingVerified

1878-S VAM-30A

Other Strike Types in This Series

1878 (CC) Morgan Dollar

1878 (CC) Morgan Dollar

40 errors

1878 (CC) Morgan Dollar - Brunk B-458 E.C. Beardsley

1878 (CC) Morgan Dollar - Brunk B-458 E.C. Beardsley

1878 Morgan Dollar - 7/8 Strong

1878 Morgan Dollar - 7/8 Strong

1878 Morgan Dollar - 8TF

1878 Morgan Dollar - 8TF

103 errors

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1878 Morgan Dollar - 8TF Special Strike

1878 Morgan Dollar - Reverse of 1878

1878 Morgan Dollar - Reverse of 1878

204 errors

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