1878 3rd Reverse 7 Feathers USA Dollar VF-EF (VF30) $

1878 3rd Reverse 7 Feathers USA Dollar VF-EF (VF-30)

The 7 Feathers, 3rd Reverse variety is defined by the seven tail feathers on the eagle (earlier versions had eight), and a slanted top arrow feather and parallel olive branch and arrow feathers, which identifies it as the third reverse. It was the final reverse style used in 1878, and continued into later years.

Obverse: Liberty Head facing left, with the legend and thirteen stars around, and date below.
Reverse: An eagle holding arrows and an olive branch within a wreath, with the legend around and denomination below.

Specifications:
Designer: George T. Morgan
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Weight: 26.73 g
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Edge: Reeded
Die Axis: ↑↓
Mint: Philadelphia
Mintage: 10,500,000