1878 8TF $1 PR66 Certification #11738506, PCGS #7311

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Expert Comments

Jaime Hernandez

There are three different varieties of 1878 Morgan Dollars which PCGS recognizes. We recognize the 1878 8TF, the 1878 7TF and the 1878 7TF with Reverse of 1879. These were the first Proof Morgan Dollars struck by the U.S. Mint. It's mintage is significantly smaller than most other dates.

However, there seems to be some disagreement on the mintage of the 1878 Proof Morgan Dollars. Some believe a total of about 500 examples were struck, while others believe as many as about 750 were struck. Regardless of the exact mintage figure, the coins appear to be scarcer than the 750 mintage figure, as fewer examples have been confirmed.

PCGS #

7311

Designer

George T. Morgan

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

38.10 millimeters

Weight

26.73 grams

Mintage

500

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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149

Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	167	R-7.3	8 / 30 TIE	8 / 30 TIE
All Grades	142	R-7.5	10 / 30 TIE	10 / 30 TIE
60 or Better	17	R-9.2	4 / 30	4 / 30

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.
65 or Better	167
All Grades	142
60 or Better	17

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.
65 or Better	R-7.3
All Grades	R-7.5
60 or Better	R-9.2

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.
65 or Better	8 / 30 TIE
All Grades	10 / 30 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 30

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.
65 or Better	8 / 30 TIE
All Grades	10 / 30 TIE
60 or Better	4 / 30

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR67 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade
2	PR66 PCGS grade

#1 PR67 PCGS grade

#2 PR66 PCGS grade