1878 was the first year of issue for the Morgan dollar and there are 5 different major varieties of the 1878 Morgan dollar, plus there are 2 different mintmarks.
The most common type in circulated condition is $25.00 to $50.00
what is the current value of an 1878 silver dollar
The Liberty head design was used on over several different coins in 1878. Please post a new question with the coin's denomination, with the wording "What is the value of an 1878 US (coin denomination)?" e.g. What is the value of an 1878 US silver dollar? or What is the value of an 1878 US 10 dollar gold piece.
About a dollar.
These usually sell in internet auctions for about $1500.
Look at the coin again, no US dollar coins were struck in 1832 and the first Morgan was in 1878.
A circulated 1878 Morgan silver dollar can be worth 32 to 156 dollars.
The Philadelphia issue (no mintmark) 1878 Trade Dollar is a Proof only coin with a retail value of about $1,000.00 but take it to a dealer for a assessment.
A silver dollar with the national motto on it dated 1878 is actually called a MORGAN dollar, most all US coins have this motto somewhere on the coin. It's a very common coin with a retail value of $38.00-$44.00 for most coins.
The Philadelphia issue (no mintmark) 1878 Trade Dollar is a Proof only issue with a retail value of $1,500.00 and much more. But the entire series is known to have counterfeits and copy's, so take it to a coin dealer for an assessment.
A Liberty Seated US half dollar from the San Francisco Mint dated 1878 is rare, circulated coins start at $20,000.00 and go over $70,000.00. Many counterfeits exist.
The Philadelphia issue (no mintmark) 1878 Trade Dollar is a Proof only issue. The coins have a retail value of about $1,000.00. Take it to a coin dealer for an assessment.
The value of a 1878 U.S. one dollar can vary significantly based on its condition, mint mark, and rarity. Generally, the 1878 dollar refers to the Morgan silver dollar, which is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. As of 2023, its numismatic value typically ranges from about $20 to several thousand dollars for high-grade specimens or rare varieties. The silver content alone also gives it intrinsic value, depending on current silver prices.