1879 $1, DMPL (Regular Strike)

Series: Morgan Dollars 1878-1921

PCGS MS66DMPL

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PCGS MS66DMPL

PCGS #:: 97085

Designer:: George T. Morgan

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 38.10 millimeters

Weight:: 26.73 grams

Mintage:: 14,806,000

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $28,800 • MS66DMPL • 01-14-2024 • Heritage Auctions

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	2,000	R-4.6	84 / 117 TIE	84 / 117 TIE
60 or Better	2,000	R-4.6	84 / 117 TIE	84 / 117 TIE
65 or Better	25	R-9.0	37 / 117 TIE	37 / 117 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2,000
60 or Better	2,000
65 or Better	25

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.6
60 or Better	R-4.6
65 or Better	R-9.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	84 / 117 TIE
60 or Better	84 / 117 TIE
65 or Better	37 / 117 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	84 / 117 TIE
60 or Better	84 / 117 TIE
65 or Better	37 / 117 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS66DMPL PCGS grade
2	MS65DMPL PCGS grade
2	MS65DMPL PCGS grade
2	MS65DMPL PCGS grade
2	MS65DMPL PCGS grade
2	MS65DMPL PCGS grade
2	MS65DMPL PCGS grade
8	MS64DMPL PCGS grade
8	MS64DMPL PCGS grade
8	MS64DMPL PCGS grade

#1 MS66DMPL PCGS grade

#2 MS65DMPL PCGS grade

#8 MS64DMPL PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

In 1879, the U.S, Mint at Philadelphia made three different Dollar coins: Morgan Dollars; Trade Dollars (Proof-only); and Gold Dollars. Among the Morgan Dollars, the 1879 is popular because it is easy to obtain in all grades, including Gem condition. This date even shows up in MS67, though very infrequently.

Prooflike and Deep Prooflike 1879 Morgan Dollars are actually quite scarce and they represent just a small percentage of the total population. Deep Mirror Prooflike examples are almost twice as rare as Prooflikes.

The strike quality of this date is usually excellent.