1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar. Reverse of 1878. Top 100 Variety. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Easily the highest quality, most visually appealing example of this scarce variety that we have handled in recent years, this Gem is worthy of the very strong bidding. Intensely lustrous and frosty surfaces are free of even the lightest toning. Striking detail is full throughout the design, and the surfaces are smooth enough to evoke thoughts of an even higher Mint State grade. Outstanding!<p>First publicized during the 1960s, the Reverse of 1878 is much the scarcer hub variety of the otherwise plentiful 1879-S Morgan dollar. Apparently, these coins were struck from leftover reverse dies from the 1878-S silver dollar issue. The mintage of this hub variety was not reported separately from the mintage for the 1879-S issue. Q. David Bowers (2019) provides an estimate of 600,000 coins struck based on the fact that at least half a dozen die pairs were used. Even if half that number were struck, most were obviously melted since Mint State examples are scarce to rare in all grades (by Morgan dollar standards). The Larry H. Miller specimen is one of the few certified Gems that have been verified by CAC, and is a significant condition rarity that is sure to sell for a strong premium. From the Larry H. Miller Collection. From the Larry H. Miller Collection.
