1879 (S) Morgan Dollar

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1879

Denomination

Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

Designer

George T. Morgan

Mintage

9,110,000

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

26.73g

Diameter

38.1mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$92 - $338

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$32,900 MS68+ 12-14-2014 Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Description

The 1879 (S) Morgan Dollar is a dollar produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 series. Total mintage reached 9.1 million. The design is by George T. Morgan. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7092.

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