We wont do this much, but the 1878 Morgan silver dollars are worth $$$ and are very hard to judge so, and because of this there is a huge range of values for this coin. Big Hefty Silver Dollars, Struck at Five Different Mints. Each Morgan Silver Dollar is struck in 26.73 grams of silver and is 38.1 mm in diameter. The coins have a reeded edge. The coins were struck at Philadelphia, New Orleans, Carson City, Denver and San Francisco Mints. 1878-P 8 Tail Feather Morgan.
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1878 CC Morgan Silver Dollar value at an average of $95, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $1,200. (see details)...
Type:Morgan Silver Dollar
Year:1878
Mint Mark: CC
Face Value: 1.00 USD
Total Produced: 2,212,000 [?]
Silver Content: 90%
Silver Weight: .7735 oz.
Silver Melt: $21.05
Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $95, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $1,200 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1878, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. [?].
Additional Info: If you are looking for a low end Morgan Silver Dollar that is worth more than $70 even for the bottom end ones then look no further. These CC Morgans are the rarest of the 1878 Silver Dollars. There are again different variations of this Morgan, so make sure to do more research as many are worth more than the values listed.
Numismatic vs Intrinsic Value:This coin in poor condition is still worth $73.95 more than the intrinsic value from silver content of $21.05, this coin is thus more valuable to a collector than to a silver bug. Coins worth more to a collectors may be a better long term investment. If the metal prices drop you will still have a coin that a numismatic would want to buy.
Want more info? Then read Coin Collecting Investment an article that details the benifits of coin collecting as a way to build wealth. Also learn how to properly store your coins.
Current silver melt value* for a 1878 CC is $21.05 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $27.22 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.
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**When we say that 2,212,000, of these coins were produced or minted in 1878 this number doesn't always match the actual circulation count for this coin. The numbers come from the United States mint, and they don't reflect coins that have been melted, destroyed, or those that have never been released. Please keep that in mind.
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***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value.Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.
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CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar value at an average of $35, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $12,000. (see details)...
Type:Morgan Silver Dollar
Year:1878
Mint Mark: No mint mark
Face Value: 1.00 USD
Total Produced: 10,508,000 [?]
Silver Content: 90%
Silver Weight: .7735 oz.
Silver Melt: $21.05
Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $35, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $12,000 at auction. This price does not reference any standard coin grading scale. So when we say average, we mean in a similar condition to other coins issued in 1878, and mint state meaning it is certified MS+ by one of the top coin grading companies. [?].
Additional Info: This was the first year that the Morgan Silver Dollar was minted. There are several variations and these in these variations various values. There are 8 Feathered Morgans (prices above for the 8TF version), 7 Feather Morgans, and more. In short there are many different dies for the 1878 and if you dont know what you are buying you may want to get this coin looked at by a 3rd party professional. We wont do this much, but the 1878 Morgan silver dollars are worth $$$ and are very hard to judge so, and because of this there is a huge range of values for this coin.
Numismatic vs Intrinsic Value:This coin in poor condition is still worth $13.95 more than the intrinsic value from silver content of $21.05, this coin is thus more valuable to a collector than to a silver bug. Coins worth more to a collectors may be a better long term investment. If the metal prices drop you will still have a coin that a numismatic would want to buy.
Want more info? Then read Coin Collecting Investment an article that details the benifits of coin collecting as a way to build wealth. Also learn how to properly store your coins.
Current silver melt value* for a 1878 No mint mark is $21.05 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $27.22 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.
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**When we say that 10,508,000, of these coins were produced or minted in 1878 this number doesn't always match the actual circulation count for this coin. The numbers come from the United States mint, and they don't reflect coins that have been melted, destroyed, or those that have never been released. Please keep that in mind.
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***Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. While we wholeheartedly try to give honest price estimates there are many factors besides appearance, metal content, and rarity that help make up the coins overall value.Call or visit your local coin dealer for more information.
We use user submitted pictures please read that article if you are interested in adding your own.
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