 1878 7 Tailfeathers, Reverse of '78. Gem Brilliant Proof. The obverse fields could offer a bit more reflectivity, however the color and surface quality are exceptional throughout. A deep suffusion of lavender, sea-green, and delicate golden iridescence highlights both sides. The known population of this rare 7 Tailfeathers Proof is less than half of the more typically encountered 8 Tailfeathers Proofs of this date. In fact, depending upon the references used to check the Proof mintage of this issue, the listed mintage figure ranges from only 200 to 250 pieces as compared to a 500 piece mintage for the 8 Tailfeathers Proofs of this date.
A third type of 1878 Proof Morgan Dollar exists that we have not yet mentioned; that being the exceedingly rare 1878 7 Tailfeathers, Reverse of '79.
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