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1881-CC Silver Morgan Dollar Fine (Cleaned)
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1881-CC Silver Morgan Dollar Fine (Cleaned)
A desirable Carson City issue, the 1881-CC Morgan Silver Dollar Fine (Cleaned) offers collectors a chance to own a historic Old West coin at a more accessible price point. Struck in 90% silver with an actual silver weight of 0.7734 troy oz. Despite this, it retains strong historical appeal and remains a sought-after piece due to its famous “CC” mintmark.
The Morgan Silver Dollar series, introduced in 1878 and designed by George T. Morgan, quickly became one of the most recognized coins in U.S. history. The 1881-CC issue comes from the Carson City Mint, a facility closely tied to the silver mining boom of the American West. With relatively low mintages compared to other mints, Carson City coins have become some of the most collectible and desirable within the entire Morgan Dollar series.
Coin Features:
- Contains 0.7734 troy oz of .900 fine silver
- Fine condition
- Struck by the US Mint at the Carson City facility (CC mintmark)
- Face value of $1 USD backed by the US government
- Individual coins come in protective plastic coin flips
- Obverse: Shows the George T Morgan illustration of a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty with her Liberty Cap. Her cap is decorated with two heads of wheat and two cotton blossoms. Thirteen stars appear on the border to represent the original colonies. Inscriptions: “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and the year of mintage flank the main device on the top and bottom.
- Reverse: Features a majestic bald eagle with outstretched wings. The eagle clutches an olive branch and arrows in its talons to symbolize peace and preparedness. Inscriptions: “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “ONE DOLLAR,” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.”
Why Own This Coin?
- Carson City Mintmark: Highly collectible “CC” issue
- Historic Old West Coin: Minted during the silver boom era
- Affordable Collector Option: Cleaned condition offers lower entry cost
- 90% Silver Content: Contains 0.7734 oz of silver
- Strong Demand: Carson City Morgans remain highly sought after.
Enhance your collection with this historic Carson City Morgan Dollar while keeping track of the silver spot price online. Collectors can also explore both Morgan Silver Dollars and Peace Silver Dollars to further diversify their holdings with iconic U.S. coinage. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our customer service representatives.
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