1878 S [VAM-19] Morgan Dollar — Coin Value
Morgan DollarWhat the 1878 S [VAM-19] Morgan Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1878 S [VAM-19] Morgan Dollar value — Ungraded $85 · MS62 $143 · MS66 $1,500. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 17.6× 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 [VAM-19] Morgan Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1878 S [VAM-19] Morgan Dollar runs around $85, a certified MS62 about $143, and a high-grade MS66 commands $1500.
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 | $85 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $143 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $1,500 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1878 S Morgan Dollar?
- The ungraded 1878 S Morgan Dollar starts at a value of $85.
- How much more is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- An MS66 is valued at $1500, significantly higher than the MS62 grade's $143.
- What is the mint mark for this specific Morgan Dollar?
- This particular 1878 Morgan Dollar was minted at the S facility.