1878 [VAM-198] Morgan Dollar — Coin Value
Morgan DollarWhat the 1878 [VAM-198] Morgan Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1878 [VAM-198] Morgan Dollar value — Ungraded $89 · MS62 $1,696 · MS66 $6,403. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 71.9× raw.
Live on eBay right now
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.
▍
Price data verified against · 1
Item details
- Series
- Morgan Dollar
- Year
- 1878
1878 [VAM-198] Morgan Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1878 [VAM-198] Morgan Dollar runs around $89, a certified MS62 about $1696, and a high-grade MS66 commands $6403.
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 | $89 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,696 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $6,403 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1878 Morgan Dollar?
- An ungraded 1878 Morgan Dollar starts with a resale value of $90.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an ungraded version?
- An MS66 graded example is worth $6169, significantly higher than the $90 ungraded estimate.
- Are there different price points based on the grade for this 1878 Morgan Dollar?
- Yes, the value ranges from $90 (Ungraded) to $1686 (MS62) and up to $6169 (MS66).