It means its less raRe, the eagles breast is convex and the top arrow feather is diagonal not strait as with reverse of 78, eagle chest is flat or convex and arrow tail is flat with all arrows
1879 would make it a Morgan dollar, which has an eagle on the reverse.
On August 25,2017 the value of an 1879-s with the 1878 reverse ranges from about $36 to $43000 depending upon the condition of the coin.
An 1879 "Silver Dollar" is a Morgan dollar.
1879 would make it a "Morgan" dollar.
The 1879 Morgan dollar has a diameter of 38.1mm, thickness is 2.4mm.
1879 would make it a Morgan dollar, which has an eagle on the reverse.
On August 25,2017 the value of an 1879-s with the 1878 reverse ranges from about $36 to $43000 depending upon the condition of the coin.
An 1879 "Silver Dollar" is a Morgan dollar.
Technically no, Trade dollars were issued in 1878, but these coins were not intended for domestic use. And Proof Trade dollars were struck from 1879-1885 but were not released for general export. All Morgan dollars from 1878 to 1904 were struck and released for circulation.
1879 would make it a "Morgan" dollar.
The 1879 Morgan dollar has a diameter of 38.1mm, thickness is 2.4mm.
This link shows a 1879 Morgan Dollar: http://www.coinfacts.com/silver_dollars/morgan_dollars/1879_morgan_dollars/1879_morgan_dollar_obv.jpg
An 1879 S Morgan dollar in MS(Mint State)63 condition is worth somewhere around $64. This is a common date.
Morgan dollars were struck at the following mints during the years shown. Look on the back above the DO in DOLLAR. Philadelphia - no mint mark, 1878-1904 and 1921 San Francisco - "S", 1878-1904 and 1921 New Orleans - "O", 1879-1904 Carson City - "CC", 1878-1893 Denver - "D", 1921 only
I think you have your types reversed. Morgan dollars (named for their designer George T. Morgan) were minted from 1878 to 1904 and in 1921, while Peace dollars were made from 1921 to 1935. Please see the Related Questions for more information.
Peace dollars were made from 1921 to 1935. An 1879 silver dollar is called a Morgan dollar after its designer George T. Morgan. There's more information at the Related Question
The 1879 Morgan dollar is not scarce or rare, assuming it's circulated and has no mintmark, average retail values are $26.00 to $32.00 depending on how much wear the coin has.