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1893-CC One Dollar PR BM Values
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These extremely rare 1893-CC branch-mint proof Morgan dollars are highly sought after among Morgan dollar enthusiasts. Only a dozen are known to exist, and on the rare occasions they are offered for sale they realize huge prices. For example, one specimen graded NGC PR66CAM took $323,125 in a 2013 Stack’s-Bowers auction. The 1893-CC proof Morgan dollars, marrying the beauty of the desirable proof strike with the rarity and legend of the 1893-CC key date from the popular Carson City Mint, represents what many would agree is the epitome of the Morgan dollar.
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $57.60
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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Carson City
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
CC
Prefix:
Branch Mint Proof
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
26.73 gr
Weight:
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1893
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Reverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
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