The US made both silver and gold $1 coins in 1879.
The large silver dollar is the more common of the 2. It has a picture of Miss Liberty on the front and a spread-winged eagle on the back. The gold dollar is about the size of a dime, and has a Native American princess on the front and a large number "1" on the back.
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The phrase "E Pluribus Unum" does NOT describe the denomination of a coin.
The coin is very common with retail values of $17.00-$26.00
The coin is a MORGAN dollar. Assuming the coin is circulated and depending on grade a 1879 retails at $37.00-$44.00
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1879 Morgan dollar is a very common coin with retail values of $32.00-$40.00 depending on the grade of the coin.
$27 to $15,000 depending upon the mint mark and the condition of the coin.
6-29-11>> Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1879 Morgan dollar is a very common coin with retail values of $38.00-$44.00 depending on the grade of the coin.
Except for the nickel all US coins dated 1879 have Lady Liberty on them, a denomination is needed.
It is likely worth a good deal, but that depends on the condition of the coin, and whether or not its authenticity can be proven.
The 1879 Morgan dollar with no mint mark is common. A circulated coin is worth $32.00-$39.00. Average Mint State coins are $42.00 to $55.00
The 1879 Morgan dollar with no mint mark is common. A circulated coin is worth $32.00-$39.00. Average Mint State coins are $42.00 to $55.00
The value depends on the grade of the coin but runs from $126.00-$432.00 for circulated coins.
Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmarks, retail value is $26.00-$32.00 depending on how much wear the coin has. The 1879 Morgan is a common date.
E PLURIBUS UNUM is NOT a type of silver dollar, it is the national motto. The coin is a MORGAN dollar. Assuming the coin is circulated without any mintmarks, an 1879 retails at $30.00-$40.00 depending on the actual grade of the coin.