1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar with Original Bag Fragment

First-year coins are highly prized, and these 1878-S Morgan silver dollars are especially desirable! The legendary Morgan dollar series debuted over 145 years ago in 1878 – as Sheriff Wyatt Earp was “cleaning up” Dodge City, Kansas. On April 17th of that year, the San Francisco Mint struck the first Morgan dollars with prestigious “S” mint marks. The staff at the San Francisco Mint took great pride in silver dollar production, and the first-year-of-issue 1878-S Morgans are known for their strong strikes and attractive satiny luster.

Coin experts estimate that less than 2% of 1878-S Morgans exist today in the Choice Uncirculated condition offered here. Each coin has been graded MS-63 by our experts and certified by NGC with a fragment of an original mint bag. Now considered vintage, original U.S. mint bags made of sturdy cotton canvas have become collector’s items. But few survived after more than 145 years because many wore out from use and few were saved. With just 16 available, our supply is limited – order this historic first-year “S” Mint Morgan today!