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Expert: - 10/21/2008


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Joe, I have a 1879S Morgan Silver Dollar with 7 tailfeathers.  Is there a difference in price for the 7 tailfeathers verus the 8 tailfeathers>  

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Hi Irene,

When it comes to 1879-S Morgans, the only price differentiation is when the 1879-S has the reverse of the 1878, that being a concave breast as opposed to the rounded breast.
1878 Morgans which come with 7 and 8, and 7 over 8 tailfeathers are worth substantially more.

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Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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PCGS, NGC, Rotary

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Physician's Money Digest

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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

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Paul Harris Fellow

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