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1879 (S) Morgan Dollar

Strike Type
1879 (S) Dollar coin

Coin Details

Year
1879
Denomination
Dollar
Mint Mark
S
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, 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
$32,900
Sold
Grade
MS68+
Auction house
Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Description

The 1879 (S) Morgan Dollar represents a San Francisco Mint issue from the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 series. The San Francisco Mint struck 9,110,000 Morgan dollars in 1879. 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. The 1879-CC is scarce and sought after as an early Carson City issue. Coined at the San Francisco Mint, which transitioned from Gold Rush-era production to its modern role producing proof and collector issues. Estimated market value ranges from $92 to $338 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 #7092.

External References

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Error Varieties(200)

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1879-S Repunched Date WRPD-001

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1879-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001

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1879-S VAM-1

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1879-S VAM-1A

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1879-S VAM-1B

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1879-S VAM-1C

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1879-S VAM-1E

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1879-S VAM-1F

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1879-S VAM-1F1

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1879-S VAM-1F2

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1879-S VAM-1H

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1879-S VAM-1I

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1879-S VAM-2

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1879-S VAM-4

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1879-S VAM-6

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1879-S VAM-9

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1879-S VAM-11

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1879-S VAM-11A

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1879-S VAM-12

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1879-S VAM-12A

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1879-S VAM-13

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1879-S VAM-14

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1879-S VAM-15

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1879-S VAM-16

VAM Variety, Repunched Date, Die Gouge error coin
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1879-S VAM-16A

VAM Variety, Repunched Date, Die Polishing error coin
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1879-S VAM-16B

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1879-S VAM-17

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1879-S VAM-18

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1879-S VAM-18A

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1879-S VAM-18B

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1879-S VAM-19

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1879-S VAM-20

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1879-S VAM-21

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1879-S VAM-22

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1879-S VAM-23

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1879-S VAM-25

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1879-S VAM-26

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1879-S VAM-27

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1879-S VAM-28

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1879-S VAM-29

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1879-S VAM-30

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1879-S VAM-31

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1879-S VAM-32

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1879-S VAM-33

VAM Variety, Repunched Date, Doubled Die Reverse, Die Polishing error coin
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1879-S VAM-33A

VAM Variety, Die Retouching error coin
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1879-S VAM-34

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1879-S VAM-34A

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1879-S VAM-34B

VAM Variety, Repunched Date, Die Retouching error coin
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1879-S VAM-35

VAM Variety, Die Polishing, Repunched Mint Mark error coin
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1879-S VAM-36

Other Strike Types in This Series

1879 (CC) Morgan Dollar

1879 (CC) Morgan Dollar

10 errors

1879 (CC) Morgan Dollar - Capped Die

1879 (CC) Morgan Dollar - Capped Die

1879 (O) Morgan Dollar

1879 (O) Morgan Dollar

63 errors

1879 (O) Proof Morgan Dollar

1879 (O) Proof Morgan Dollar

1879 (S) Morgan Dollar - Reverse of 1878

1879 (S) Morgan Dollar - Reverse of 1878

1879 Morgan Dollar

1879 Morgan Dollar

175 errors

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