Capnbidwell Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 This is a detail of an 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar. I understand from my coin book there are variations in the feathers and the arrows. The text is not clear and the internet doesn't offer much help. Does this one have a variation or is it a standard variety? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Looking through my book, very quickly I might add, I didn't notice anything that pops out. But there are 200 some varieties listed in a 34 year old book. I'll take a closer look later. Hopefully someone else can help you. Most of the varieties deal with doubling of the tail feathers and little points here and there it seems. Sorry I can't be of more help to you. But thanks for taking a wonderful photo to help us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobh Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Check out this thread: Morgan Dollars by Year There is a VAM site which you will find bery helpful: VAM Website (Edit: VERY ... ... unless you're into counting berries! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capnbidwell Posted June 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 Fantastic WEB page. Thanks! This coin is a VAM 84A. It has the characteristic weak line in the D in dollar. Not pictured is the weak L in liberty, a die crack on the obverse stars, and a line under the 8 in the date. I owe you big time! I am going to put this bad boy up on Ebay with other Morgans tomorrow 6/20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.