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There are two types of 1879-CC Morgan dollars -- those with a normal CC and examples bearing the so-called Capped Die, or Capped CC. The Capped Die showcases a rusted CC mintmark and is about twice as scarce as the regular 1879-CC Morgan, itself a highly scarce coin in all grades. The 1879-CC Capped Die is extremely scarce in even the lower MS grades and esoteric in the Gem levels, with only a handful of PLs in that grade range and virtually no DMPLs.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty centered. On the left are found 7 stars with the words E*PLURIBUS*UNUM followed by 6 stars on the right. The date is positioned at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered holding a bunch of arrows and branch surrounded by and olive leaves. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR frame the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears above the letters DO of DOLLAR.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7451
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1879
Reverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
26.73 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Capped Die
Coin Date:
1879-CC
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carson City
Mint Mark:
CC
Mintage:
756,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7088
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Coin Value History
1879-CC $1 Capped Die MS
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1879-CC $1 Capped Die MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$50,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $39,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS [Type]
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Worth: $49 – $80,000
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS PL [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/90o-pl-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $66 – $7,800
Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]
![Morgan $1 Pre-1921 MS DMPL [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/84cc-dmpl-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $73 – $60,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Carson City Mint MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/416xxx/e90065e0-537f-4db8-b2b8-efacd6817cff.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $145 – $50,000
Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]
![Morgan $1 Carson City Mint, GSA Hoard Hard package MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1314_4280-3.20200626010427369.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $320 – $5,400
1878 8TF $1 MS
Worth: $54 – $120,000
1878 8TF $1 MS PL
Worth: $200 – $7,800
1878 8TF $1 MS DMPL
Worth: $575 – $27,000
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS
Worth: $49 – $3,200
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS PL
Worth: $76 – $6,600
1878 7TF $1 Reverse of 1878 MS DMPL
Worth: $240 – $42,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS
Worth: $53 – $26,400
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS PL
Worth: $200 – $9,900
1878 7/8TF $1 Strong MS DMPL
Worth: $425 – $30,000
1878 7/8TF $1 Weak MS
Worth: $49 – $3,200
1879-CC $1 Capped Die, VAM-3, Good 4 NGC. A Top 100 Variety. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . ...
$207
1879-CC $1 Capped Die, VAM-3, Fine 12 NGC. A Top 100 Variety. CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. ...
$439
1879-CC $1 Capped Die, VAM-3A, XF40 NGC. A Top 100 Variety. CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. ...
$1,525
1879-CC $1 Capped Die, VAM-3, XF45 NGC. A Top 100 Variety. CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. ...
$2,074
1879-CC $1 Capped Die, VAM-3, MS62 PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,710
1879-CC $1 Capped Die, VAM-3, MS64 CACG. ...
$13,420
1879-CC $1 Capped Die, VAM-3A, MS61 NGC. ...
$5,124
1879-CC $1 Capped Die, VAM-3, AU50 PCGS. ...
$2,562
1879-CC $1 Capped Die, VAM-3, AU55 PCGS. ...
$3,416
1879-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. Capped Die. Unc Details--Obverse Cleaned (NGC).
$4,392
1879-CC $1 Capped Die, VAM-3, VF25 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. ...
$641
1879-CC $1 Capped Die, VAM-3A, Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 5 in 15, 120 finer. CAC: 3 in 15, 68 ...
$488
1879-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. Capped Die. AU-53 (PCGS).
$5,124
1879-CC $1 Capped Die, VAM-3, VG8 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . ...
$293
1879-CC $1 Capped Die, VAM-3, Good 6 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. PCGS Population: 89 in 6, 4103 finer (4/26). CDN: $195 Whsle....
$305
1879-CC $1 Capped Die, VAM-3, VG10 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. CDN: $270 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. ...
$390
1879-CC $1 Capped Die, VAM-3, MS63 PCGS. ...
$7,320
1879-CC $1 Capped Die -- Cleaned -- CACG Details. VF. ...
$641
1879-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. Capped Die. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$37,200
1879-CC $1 Capped Die, VAM-3, VF35 PCGS. A Top 100 Variety. CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. ...
$1,007
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