1879-S Morgan Dollar; CACG MS67. Comes with the original ANACS certification documents from 1985. Cost is $1600.00 for a check.
Brand : CACG
$1,700.00
- SKU:
- 630953469
The 1879-S Morgan Dollar is one of the most heavily collected coins in the series, known for its exceptional strike quality and large mintage. Minted at the historic San Francisco Mint, it is readily available in uncirculated grades and features a distinctive mint mark.
Key Specifications & Production
- Mint Location: San Francisco (S)
- Total Mintage: 9,110,000
- Metal Composition: \(90\%\) Silver, \(10\%\) Copper
- Designer: George T. Morgan
The Two Reverse Varieties
In 1879, the San Francisco Mint used two distinctly different reverse dies, resulting in two varieties that differ based on the eagle's breast and arrow feathers:
- Reverse of 1879 (Third Reverse): This is the much more common variety. The eagle has a rounded breast and a slanted top arrow feather (SAF). These display excellent "frosty" luster and were heavily preserved in Treasury vaults.
- Reverse of 1878 (Second Reverse): A smaller, highly sought-after number of coins were struck using older 1878 reverse dies. These feature a flatter eagle's breast and a parallel top arrow feather (PAF). Because this was discovered by collectors relatively recently, it commands a major premium.
This example is the reverse of 1879. It has the unique distinction of being sold with an original ANACS grading documents from 1985.
