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1879-S Morgan Dollar "E Pluribus Unum"

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Seems to demonstrate some doubled dies on the stars.

On the 1879, it appears that the 9 isn't as raised as the 187-.

I've got to invest in something to magnify these coins; hard to see without some help!

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Are these coins common?
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I don't know a lot about Morgan dollars but I can help you out a little :)
I think that's worth right about $30-$35. Unless its some sort of rare VAM in that case I have no idea
Try looking up some of your coins on here for their value http://www.numismedia.com/fmv/fmv.shtml

Also this http://www.pcgs.com/photograde/ will help you get an idea of what the grade might be.
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Are these coins common?


You could use that term for the specific coin you have. Most Morgans are extremely common; some few dates/mint marks are rare and valuable(1889-CC, 1893-S, for example). Others have great value in higher grades, but not in circulated grades (1884-S). Your 1879-S is common in that configuration - there are no valuable varieties for it - but there's a second reverse type which is rarer and of added value.
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What is the second reverse type?
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I think its 7 or 8 or 7/8 tail-feathers for the eagle and also referred to as '78 or '79 reverse
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It is the 1879S rev of 78. Its the date/mint that got me hooked on VAMs.
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Like so:

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The top arrow fletch is flat, and the breast is flattened as well. These are the easiest features to distinguish.
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