1878 [VAM-17] Morgan Dollar — Coin Value
Morgan DollarWhat the 1878 [VAM-17] Morgan Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1878 [VAM-17] Morgan Dollar value — Ungraded $194 · MS62 $355 · MS66 $6,710. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 34.6× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own an 1878 Morgan Dollar, grab the VAM-14.15 around $403. Premium versions like the VAM-85 ($15000) or 7TF PROOF ($12500) buy you superior grading and scarcity. Casual collectors should stick to the lower-end VAM grades, while serious investors should target the high-grade VAM-85 or 7TF PROOF for maximum return.
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Item details
- Series
- Morgan Dollar
- Year
- 1878
1878 [VAM-17] Morgan Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1878 [VAM-17] Morgan Dollar runs around $194, a certified MS62 about $355, and a high-grade MS66 commands $6710.
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 | $194 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $355 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $6,710 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $99 / $167 / $605 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 21, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $99.00–$605.00 (median $167.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1878 Morgan Dollar?
- An ungraded 1878 Morgan Dollar is valued starting around $233.
- How much more is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- The MS66 grade is valued at $10,376, significantly higher than the MS62 grade's $355.
- Is the 1878 year particularly rare for the Morgan Dollar series?
- While specific rarity isn't detailed, the value jumps dramatically between grades, indicating strong collector interest in this 1878 Morgan Dollar.