1878 [VAM-42] Morgan Dollar — Coin Value
Morgan DollarWhat the 1878 [VAM-42] Morgan Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1878 [VAM-42] Morgan Dollar value — Ungraded $140 · MS62 $295 · MS66 $3,700. Prices updated August 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 26.4× 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-42] Morgan Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1878 [VAM-42] Morgan Dollar runs around $140, a certified MS62 about $295, and a high-grade MS66 commands $3700.
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 | $140 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $295 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $3,700 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1878 Morgan Dollar?
- An ungraded 1878 Morgan Dollar starts at a value of $140.
- How much more is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- The MS66 grade is valued at $2833, significantly higher than the MS62 grade's $230.
- What is the series and year of this specific coin?
- This coin is from the Morgan Dollar series and was minted in the year 1878.