1879 $1 MS66 Certification #21610794, PCGS #7084

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Owner's Comments

This is the most amazingly toned gem '79-P on the planet - and we have owned three of the best examples. The obverse features incredible thick rich emerald green, gold and rainbow bag toning. This kind of amazing color is virtually unheard-of on an 1879 P-mint, yet it is clearly 100% natural original bag toning. From the personal collection of dealer and long-time toned Morgan afficionado Jim Curtis, this coin was an unexpected treasure for Sunnywood to add to his collection. We also love our other 1879 PCGS MS66 coin, which is now gracing our Duplicates set, second only to this wondrous piece. We paid a huge premium for this coin without batting an eyelash - the coin is clearly worth every penny!

Expert Comments

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.

PCGS #

7084

Designer

George T. Morgan

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

38.10 millimeters

Weight

26.73 grams

Mintage

14806000

Metal

90% Silver, 10% Copper

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19427

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	1495000	R-1.0	94 / 117 TIE	94 / 117 TIE
All Grades	245000	R-1.8	89 / 117 TIE	89 / 117 TIE
60 or Better	4900	R-4.0	73 / 117 TIE	73 / 117 TIE

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	1495000
All Grades	245000
60 or Better	4900

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-1.0
All Grades	R-1.8
60 or Better	R-4.0

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	94 / 117 TIE
All Grades	89 / 117 TIE
60 or Better	73 / 117 TIE

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	94 / 117 TIE
All Grades	89 / 117 TIE
60 or Better	73 / 117 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	“Gold River” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS67 PCGS grade	“Obsession” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade
1	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

“Gold River” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

“Obsession” Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS67 PCGS grade