1878 Morgan Silver Dollar 6-Pc Type Set XF

Complete Type Set of First-Year 1878 Morgan Silver Dollars

The Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most iconic coins in U.S. history, created using silver mined from the famous Comstock Lode in Nevada. However, the coin got off to a bit of a rocky start.

Seven Tail Feathers? Eight? Mint Corrections Create Several Varieties

In 1878, the first year the coin was struck, the first coins of the mintage were from the Philadelphia Mint. On the reverse of these coins was an eagle displaying eight tail-feathers. However, sharp-eyed enthusiasts quickly pointed out that the eagle should only have seven! Mint Director Henry Linderman quickly ordered a change, resulting in both a “7 over 8” variety in which the replacement die was used to strike over the existing design, as well as a 7-tail-feather design. Other variations occurred, with the “7TF” variety displaying both “flat breast” and “round breast” versions of the eagle.

This six-coin type set brings together the 1878-S Morgan along with the 1878 8TF, 1878 7/8TF, 1878 7TF Rev 78 (Flat Breast) and 1878 7TH Rev 79 (Rounded Breast), and the coveted 1878-CC Morgan, all in Extremely Fine (XF) condition. Add this fantastic set of first-year Morgans for your collection today!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• COMPLETE TYPE SET OF 1878 FIRST YEAR OF MORGANS – This set contains all six types of Morgan Silver Dollars struck in 1878 during the coin’s first year of issue.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Morgan Dollars were struck in 26.73 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver and measure 38.1 mm in diameter.
• EXTREMELY FINE CONDITION – Each coin in your 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar Six-Piece Type Set will come in Extremely Fine (XF) condition.
• THE CASE OF THE DISAPPEARING MORGAN – Despite millions of Morgan Silver Dollars being struck from 1878-1921, most were lost in circulation or melted down in mass silver meltings. In fact, coin experts believe that only 15% of all Morgan ever struck remain in existence today!

The Morgan Silver Dollar is the pinnacle of silver dollars for many collectors. People will spend entire lifetimes looking for single Morgans. Now, you can get all six varieties from the coin’s first year of issue in 1878! Grab this set today!