1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1879. MS-66 (PCGS).This is a wonderfully original Gem, both sides with iridescent olive, powder blue, antique gold and reddish-apricot highlights to a base of warm dove gray patina. The strike is razor sharp throughout, the luster full, and the surfaces expectably smooth for the assigned grade. The scarcer and more conditionally challenging of the two major hub varieties that comprise the circulation strike 1878 Morgan dollar, the 7 Tailfeathers, Reverse of 1879 is nothing short of rare in the finest Mint State grades. Indeed, this premium quality MS-66 numbers among the finest known to PCGS, and it is seemingly earmarked for inclusion in a high ranked collection on the Set Registry.PCGS Population: 39; 4 finer in this category (MS-67 finest).
