* MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR - 1879 S Reverse 78 - AU
Note: Item pictured is actual coin with 1878 reverse
The Morgan dollar was minted from 1878 to 1904, and again in 1921. It was the first standard silver dollar minted since production of the previous design, the Seated Liberty dollar, ceased due to the passage of the Coinage Act of 1873, which also ended the free coining of silver. The coin is named after its designer, United States Mint Assistant Engraver George T. Morgan. The obverse depicts a profile portrait representing Liberty, while the reverse depicts an eagle with wings outstretched.
This variety of the 1879 S Morgan Silver Dollar was minted in San Francisco and features the reverse design of the previous year as opposed to a second variety which featured the 1879 reverse.
The reverse of 1878 is identifiable by a flat or concave chest on the eagle. Another identifying feature can be found on the eagle's claw, where it is holding the arrows. On the arrow feathers - the top feather parallel to the other arrows.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Average Circulated will include coins with some discolorations or spots, cleaning, small dings, scratches, and/or worn rims.
- Fine Coins are undamaged, full rimmed pieces, no harsh or modern cleaning (some may have been gently cleaned over 50 years ago)
- Extra Fine show only slight traces of wear, never cleaned.
- Uncirculated is MINT STATE, exactly as the coins left the mint. They may have experienced some NATURAL TONING or small bag marks due to handling between the mint and banks
- Proof Coins are specially issued and manufactured as display pieces
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