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1878-P 1 Dollar Morgan 8 Tail Feather BU
Item #
264121
In Stock
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- 1+ $495.00 $480.40
First of the Morgan Silver Dollar Tail Feather Designs
Originally, George T. Morgan designed it with seven feathers, then one more was added for a fuller look. Later, the Morgan Silver Dollar was changed because bald eagles in fact have an odd number of feathers - so a transitional seven over eight feather design was issued. It would change yet again before the end of the year. This 8TF design is popular amongst collectors because it had the lowest mintage of all Morgan Dollars in 1878. It’s also two firsts in one - a first year issue 1878 Philadelphia Mint Morgan Silver Dollar, and it’s also the first of three different reverse tail feather varieties struck during its first year. Each comes enclosed in a capsule housed in a deluxe presentation case, and includes a storybook. Our inventory is limited. Call now!
| Availability | In Stock |
|---|---|
| Year of Issue | 1878 |
| Country | United States |
| Composition | Silver |
| Purity | N/A, 0.9000 |
| Grade | BU |
| Denomination | 1.00 |
|---|---|
| Currency Type | Dollar |
| Mint Name | Philadelphia - P |
| Coin Weight | 26.73 Grams - g |
| Dimensions | 38.1mm |
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George T. Morgan Biography
Posted On: June 24, 2015|Posted In: U.S. Coin ArticlesEarly Life of George T. Morgan In 1845, George T. Morgan was born in Bilston, Staffordshire, England. During his adolescence and early adulthood, he was educated at the Birmingham Art School, and then was granted a national scholarship to the South Kensington Art School. He continued his education at the South Kensington School for two years where he received numerous awards and prizes. While in England…