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1889-CC One Dollar MS Values
Details
A true rarity and key date for the Morgan dollar series, the 1889-CC is a sought after by far more collectors than supply could possibly fulfill. Scarce in circulated grades and rare in the Mint State levels, this piece inspires strong bids when offered in auction settings.
Gems are extremely rare, as are PLs and DMPLs. Buyers should exercise caution when buying raw versions of this coin, as counterfeits abound. Unless confident in how to identify genuine 1889-CC Morgan dollars, it is best to stick with handling encapsulated specimens certified by reputable TPGs.
Obverse: 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: 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.
Basic Information
GSID:
7554
Coin Date:
1889-CC
Denomination:
$1 / One Dollar
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Carson City
Mintage:
350,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
CC
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
26.73 gr
Weight:
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
