***Auction Highlight*** 1878-s Morgan Dollar $1 Graded Gem++ Unc By USCG. Slightly better date. First year of issue. The initial striking took place at half past three in the afternoon of April 17. Former governor F.F. Low, mint officers, and the press were in attendance. San Francisco Mint superintendent Henry L. Dodge was Master of Ceremonies, and under his direction the coins were struck. Dodge placed the first planchet in the press, then presented the first struck coin to coiner Cicott. The second went to former governor Low, the third, fourth, and fifth to three ladies present, and others to different gentlemen present. Nearly one thousand coins were struck, when one of the dies broke. The press was stopped, and further coinage was suspended until the following day.David Bowers believes that the majority of the 1878-S dollar mintage was stored at the San Francisco Mint, to be paid out over a period of subsequent decades. Today slightly over 800 examples survive in grades above ms65.. A single MS68 piece, the ex. Jack Lee example, is the finest known, and the spectacular coin offered today is right behind it by half a point, tied for 2nd finest known.Immaculately preserved with a superb DMPL Obverse. An exacting strike imparts complete delineation to the design elements, and strongly frosted devices. Effusive luster complements these attributes, all of which synergistically result in elegant eye appeal. I have included an ms67 for your comparison. Note the number of abrasions on it and ours and I believe you will agree ours deserves the plus. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation