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1889-CC Morgan Silver Dollar $1 PCGS VG Detail
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1889-CC Morgan Silver Dollar $1 PCGS VG Detail
Among all Carson City Morgan Dollars, few dates command as much attention as the 1889-CC Morgan Silver Dollar $1 PCGS VG Details. Widely recognized as one of the most important key date Morgan Silver Dollars, the 1889-CC is a cornerstone coin for collectors pursuing a complete Morgan Dollar set. Struck at the legendary Carson City Mint during its final years of operation, this historic silver dollar combines Old West heritage, low mintage rarity, and strong collector demand. Even examples with details grades remain highly sought after due to the coin's scarcity and status within the series.
The Carson City Mint produced only 350,000 Morgan Dollars in 1889, one of the lowest mintages of any Carson City issue. Unlike several other CC Morgan Dollars that survived in large numbers through Treasury vault holdings, relatively few 1889-CC dollars were preserved. As a result, the date has become one of the premier keys to the entire Morgan Dollar collection and a must-have for serious numismatists.
Coin Specifications:
- Graded by PCGS as VG Detail
- Contains 0.7734 troy oz of .900 fine silver
- Struck by the United States Mint
- Face value of 1 dollar, backed by the United States government
- Individual coins arrive in an official PCGS holder
- 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
- 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 the 1889-CC Morgan Dollar?
- One of the most important key date Morgan Silver Dollars
- Highly sought-after Carson City issue
- Strong collector demand across all grades
- Historic connection to the Carson City Mint
- Recognized by collectors worldwide
The 1889-CC Morgan Silver Dollar $1 PCGS VG Details represents an opportunity to own one of the most famous and desirable coins in American numismatics. Its combination of Carson City history, low mintage, and key-date status has made it a favorite among collectors for generations, ensuring enduring demand and lasting numismatic significance.
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