1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. 8 Tailfeathers. MS-65 PL (PCGS).

1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. 8 Tailfeathers. MS-65 PL (PCGS). Seldom will advanced collectors have the opportunity to bid on a Prooflike example of this first year Morgan dollar hub variety in certified Gem Mint State preservation. This is just such a coin - a noteworthy strike and condition that combines boldly reflective fields with carefully preserved surfaces. Sharply struck with most strands of hair over Liberty's ear and feathers on the eagle's breast crisp, this is a difficult coin to improve upon in a PCGS-certified Prooflike Mint State 8 Tailfeathers Morgan dollar. As noted by Wayne Miller in his celebrated Morgan and Peace Dollar Textbook: The 1878 8-tail feather dollar is readily available with cameo prooflike obverse or reverse. However, it is difficult to find a specimen which is fully prooflike on both sides. Such specimens are usually brilliant rather than cameo prooflikes, with little contrast between field and devices. The author would certainly have been impressed with the example offered here, a two-sided PL with appreciable contrast between watery fields and frosty motifs. It is worthy of inclusion in an advanced set of Prooflike Morgan dollars. PCGS Population: 27; 8 finer in this category (MS-66 PL finest). PCGS# 7073. NGC ID: 253H. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.

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