1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar San Francisco Mint
The 1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar marks the inaugural year of the series and was struck at the San Francisco Mint. With a mintage of 9,774,000, this issue is legendary among collectors for its exceptional manufacturing quality. While Philadelphia struggled with multiple design changes in 1878 (such as the 8-tail feather vs. 7-tail feather varieties), the San Francisco Mint produced consistently sharp, high-relief strikes with booming, satiny luster.