1878-S Help Needed

ChrisPaulis · Post by **ChrisPaulis** » Wed Aug 09, 2023 1:42 am

Am I the only one who struggles to attribute 1878-S Morgans? I've had this on my desk for months and keep coming back to it. I find new things each time, but I'm still stymied. I believe that the S is in the left position, and it has engraved wing and broken 4th right star, but I feel like I get buried in the long list every time I try to narrow it down, so help would be appreciated.

UNCLE BINGO · Post by **UNCLE BINGO** » Wed Aug 09, 2023 1:47 am

Nope they are not that simple ..., I found mine on a fluke comparing wreath bow pictures and the attribution guide . that was only after a couple times looking at that big ole list ... did you post the r in trust yet ???

ChrisPaulis · Post by **ChrisPaulis** » Wed Aug 09, 2023 1:59 am

Here's a shot of the r in trust.

UNCLE BINGO · Post by **UNCLE BINGO** » Wed Aug 09, 2023 3:21 am

So r intact , 4th broken star , MM position, and like a sandblasted looking wreath and bow and the tail feathers and wing gap look like ????And ????????

Ps and a short nock

Vam-mysterio · Post by **Vam-mysterio** » Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:05 am

Hi
Post pictures of:

Wing-neck gap
Liberty
Also full
Reverse and obverse pics

keilg1 · Post by **keilg1** » Wed Aug 09, 2023 6:26 am

Figuring out if LIBERTY is doubled or not will lead to 1 of 2 potential lists (http://ec2-13-58-222-16.us-east-2.compu ... _Varieties). Suggest then marching through the engraved wing area guide pictures, comparing them with what you see in the ear, bow, hair d, etc.

I'll not stop you from enjoying the rush when you figure this out but I believe it's a farily clear one once you have the right pieces in place... as I think I've figured it out already!

Please post PUPs of what you think relevant so those of us 78S junkies can revel in your rush?