1878 Reverse of 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar AU/BU Condition

The 1878 Reverse of 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most popular and collectible early Morgan Dollar varieties in the entire series. Offered here in About Uncirculated to Brilliant Uncirculated (AU/BU) Condition, this historic silver dollar combines the iconic first-year 1878 Morgan design with the improved reverse style that would later become standard on 1879 and later Morgan Dollars.

While the overall mintage for 1878 7 Tail Feathers Morgan Silver Dollars totaled 9,759,300 coins, numismatic experts estimate that only approximately 1.5 to 2 million pieces were struck using the desirable Reverse of 1879 design combination.

Popular Reverse of 1879 Variety

The 1878 Morgan Dollar saw multiple design modifications during its first year of production, creating several collectible varieties highly sought after by Morgan Dollar enthusiasts. This specific variety pairs the standard 1878 obverse with the improved Reverse of 1879, which features a more refined eagle design compared to the earlier reverse style.

Key identifying characteristics of the Reverse of 1879 Morgan Dollar include a rounded, convex eagle breast and a slanted top arrow feather. These subtle but important differences make this variety especially desirable among collectors building advanced Morgan Dollar sets.

Historic First-Year Morgan Silver Dollar

Designed by George T. Morgan, the Morgan Silver Dollar debuted in 1878 and quickly became one of the most iconic coins in United States numismatic history. Struck in .900 fine silver, these large silver dollars were produced during the height of America’s westward expansion and silver mining boom.

The 1878 issues are especially significant because they represent the very first year of Morgan Dollar production and include numerous transitional design varieties that continue to attract collectors today.

AU/BU Condition Collectible Silver Dollar

Coins offered in AU/BU Condition retain strong original detail with attractive remaining luster and limited circulation wear. These higher-grade examples provide collectors with a visually appealing example of this early Morgan Dollar variety while remaining more affordable than fully Mint State certified specimens.

1878 Reverse of 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar Specifications

Add an important first-year Morgan Dollar variety to your collection with this 1878 Reverse of 1879 Morgan Silver Dollar in AU/BU Condition.