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This overdate variety shows traces of the 79 in the numerals of the 80 and is quite popular with Morgan enthusiasts. It is common in grades ranging through MS65 and becomes significantly scarcer in higher grades, with examples grading MS67 considerably rare. PLs and DMPLs are rare.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty centered. On the left are found 7 stars with the words E*PLURIBUS*UNUM followed by 6 stars on the right. The date is positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered holding a bunch of arrows and branch surrounded by and olive leaves. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR frame the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears above the letters DO of DOLLAR.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7480
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1880
Reverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
26.73 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1880/79-S
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
8,900,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7120
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Coin Value History
1880/79-S $1 MS
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1880/79-S $1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$17,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/194xxx/a15b3867-56c4-4feb-9ccd-68ae7da30226.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $49 – $80,000
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/90o-pl-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $67 – $7,800
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/84cc-dmpl-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $73 – $60,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/416xxx/e90065e0-537f-4db8-b2b8-efacd6817cff.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $145 – $50,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1314_4280-3.20200626010427369.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $320 – $5,400
1878 8TF $1 MS
Worth: $54 – $120,000
1878 8TF $1 MS PL
Worth: $200 – $7,800
1878 8TF $1 MS DMPL
Worth: $575 – $27,000
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS
Worth: $49 – $3,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS PL
Worth: $77 – $6,600
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS DMPL
Worth: $240 – $42,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS
Worth: $53 – $26,400
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS PL
Worth: $200 – $9,900
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS DMPL
Worth: $425 – $30,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Weak MS
Worth: $49 – $3,200
1880/79-S Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-63 (PCGS).
$232
1880/79-S $1 Medium S, VAM-8, MS67 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 6 in 67, 0 finer (5/26). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bi...
$1,891
1880/79-S Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-64 (PCGS).
$159
1880/79-S $1 Medium S, VAM-8, MS66+ NGC. CAC. A Top 100 Variety. NGC Census: 63 in 66 (8 in 66+, 1 in 66★ +), 38 finer...
$1,342
1880/79-S Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-8. Top 100 Variety. Medium S. MS-65 (NGC).
$244
1880/79-S $1 Large S, VAM-9, MS68 PCGS....
$9,600
1880/79-S Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-8. Top 100 Variety. Medium S. AU-58 (PCGS).
$96
1880-S Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-61 (PCGS).
$72
1880/79-S $1 Medium S, VAM-8, Top 100, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (20/187). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$113
1880-S $1 8 Over 7 -- Cleaning -- Genuine PCGS. This PCGS number ending in 92 suggests Cleaning as the reason, or perhaps o...
$59
1880/79-S $1 Medium S, VAM-8, MS63 NGC. A Top 100 Variety. CDN: $111.34 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. ...
$149
1880/79-S $1 Medium S, VAM-8, MS67+ NGC. CAC. ...
$4,148
1880/79-S $1 Large S, VAM-9, MS64 NGC. A Top 100 Variety. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$183
1880/79-S $1 8 Over 7, MS66+ PCGS. Ex: D.L. Hansen Collection. A Top 100 Variety. CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$793
1880/79-S $1 8 Over 7, Large S, VAM-9, MS65 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. CDN: $235 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$256
1880/79-S Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-68 (PCGS). CAC.
$40,800
1880/79-S $1 80/79 MS61 PCGS. Medium S. Vam 8 Top 100. PCGS Population (2/153). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$88
1880/79-S $1 Medium S, VAM-8, MS62 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: (20/187). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $90 Whsle. B...
$103
1880/79-S $1 Large S, VAM-9, MS63 PCGS. CAC. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 50 in 63 (1 in 63+), 144 finer. CAC: 1 in ...
$220
1880/79-S Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-8. Top 100 Variety. Diagonal Overdate, Medium S. MS-67 (PCGS).
$4,080
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