1878 S Morgan Dollar — Coin Value
Morgan DollarWhat the 1878 S Morgan Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1878 S Morgan Dollar value — Ungraded $71 · MS62 $113 · MS66 $1,277. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 18.0× raw.
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Which version do you have?
If simply owning the 1878 S Morgan Dollar is the goal, VAM-17 is the cheapest entry point at $109. Premium versions like DOUBLE DIE VAM-22 at $555 offer superior collector appeal, often related to specific die characteristics or rarity. Casual collectors should stick to the lower-end options like VAM-29 or VAM-62, while serious investors should target the higher-priced, more distinct variations.
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Item details
- Series
- Morgan Dollar
- Year
- 1878
- Mint
- S
1878 S Morgan Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1878 S Morgan Dollar runs around $71, a certified MS62 about $113, and a high-grade MS66 commands $1277.
What drives the price
Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $71 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $113 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $1,277 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1878 S Morgan Dollar?
- An ungraded 1878 S Morgan Dollar has a starting value of $78.
- How much more is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- The MS66 grade is valued at $1344, significantly higher than the MS62's $106.
- What series and mint mark is this coin?
- This coin is from the Morgan Dollar series and was minted at S.