Description
An 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar, with 7 tail feather reverse. Composed of ninety percent silver and designed by George T. Morgan. The obverse portrays the left-facing profile of Lady Liberty adorned with a Phrygian cap, cotton blossoms, and wheat, with LIBERTY inscribed on the headband, encircled by thirteen stars, the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, and the date 1878 positioned below. The reverse features a heraldic eagle with wings outstretched, clutching arrows and an olive branch, encircled by a laurel wreath, with inscriptions reading UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR, and IN GOD WE TRUST. Presented in a clear, plastic holder.
Artist: George Thomas Morgan
Issued: 1878
Dimensions: Holder: 1.75"dia. Coin diameter: 38.1 mm.
Artist: George Thomas Morgan
Issued: 1878
Dimensions: Holder: 1.75"dia. Coin diameter: 38.1 mm.
Condition
Age related wear.
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1878 Morgan Silver Dollar
Estimate $150-$300
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