The US minted the 1879 silver dollar with no mint mark and also the 1879 CC silver dollar, 1879 O silver dollar, and 1879 S silver dollar. The mint mark, when present, can be found on the reverse side of the coin below the wreath.
What years were Morgan dollars minted in Carson City?
The Carson City Mint produced Morgan dollars from 1878 through 1885 before stopping production. It resumed in 1889, but lasted only through 1893. At that time, the mint ceased coin production, meaning that there were not many “CC” Morgan dollar dates, and most tended to have those famous Carson City lower mintages.
What year is the rarest Carson City Morgan dollar?
1889
Most collectors can only dream about the 1889‑CC Morgan dollar, rarest of the Carson City Mint Morgans. This 90% silver dollar is one of the most rare and desirable issues in the entire Morgan dollar series.
How much are Carson City Morgan dollars worth?
Most Carson City Morgan dollars 1878-1921 for sale will cost you between $30 and $75. Premium coins from particular years go for $250 to $300.
What is the Most Valuable Morgan dollar?
10 Most Valuable Morgan Silver Dollars
- 1.) 1893 S Morgan Silver Dollar – Worth $550,000.
- 2.) 1901 Morgan Silver Dollar – Worth $425,500.
- 3.) 1889 CC Morgan Silver Dollar – Worth $280,000.
- 4.) 1884 S Morgan Silver Dollar – Worth $250,000.
- 5.) 1893 O Morgan Silver Dollar – Worth $180,000.
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Why are Carson City Morgans so expensive?
But, why are CC Morgan dollars so valuable? They’re relatively scarce. Their original mintages were mostly small, with several Carson City Morgan dollar issues having been struck in numbers fewer than one million.
Where was the 1879 Morgan silver dollar minted?
Finding your coin was struck at the Carson City mint, identified by “CC” on the reverse increases the potential value. Just below the ribbon is either an “S” for the San Francisco mint, an “O” indicating New Orleans or the “CC” mark. If none is found your coin was minted at the Philadelphia mint.
What are the mint marks on a new Morgan silver dollar?
Poorly aligned mint marks. The NGC and others have spotted fake Morgans with mint marks, such as the “O” of the New Orleans Mint, that are crooked or struck on a slant. Poorly struck letters on the reverse. One of the most common are the misshapen letters “RIB” in the phrase “E Pluribus Unum.”.
What’s the fineness of a Morgan silver dollar?
Analysis of the metal content showed the coin had a .918 silver fineness, above the US Mint standards for a silver circulation coin of the age. With Morgan Silver Dollars as popular as ever, counterfeiters are trying to cash in with advanced forgeries. So, how can you spot a fake Morgan Silver Dollar?
Where was the 1893 O Morgan silver dollar struck?
The NGC identified the 1893-O Morgan Silver Dollar, struck at the New Orleans Mint, as a well-made die that was struck with precision, save one flaw. The wrong reverse hub type was used on this particular coin.
