Its distinctive reverse shows an eagle with eight tail feathers—an anatomical error quickly corrected to seven—making the 8TF the rarest and most collected of all 1878 varieties.
This particular example, graded PCGS MS-63 Sight White, displays strong cartwheel luster with virtually unmarked fields and only light, scattered contact marks typical for the grade. The “Sight White” designation confirms brilliant, untoned surfaces with no haze or discoloration, a prized attribute among Morgan collectors who favor pristine, original appearance.
Well-struck 8TF dollars like this one exhibit sharp feather detail and a bold eagle breast, hallmarks of the early dies before wear softened the design. In MS-63, it perfectly balances affordability with eye appeal, offering collectors a bright, problem-free piece of numismatic history from the very first Morgan dollars ever released.
| Product ID | 556318 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1878 |
| Mint Mark | |
| Strike | MS |
| Grade | MS-63 |
| Variety | 8TF |
| Precious Metal Weight | 0.77344 ozt Silver |
| Grading Agency | PCGS |
| Specification properties | No |
| Serial | 15889884 |
| Status | Active |
| Designation | - |
| Additional Info | - |
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