1884-CC S$1

Description

1884-CC Morgan Dollar, PCGS MS-66. This 1884-CC Morgan Dollar represents a classic example of Carson City coinage, graded MS-66 by PCGS (Certificate #53750406). Struck at the Carson City Mint with a mintage of 1,136,000 pieces, this date remains one of the more common issues in the Morgan Dollar series. However, the desirable CC mintmark continues to command a significant collector premium, as Carson City coins are highly sought after by type collectors and specialists alike. The coin displays the characteristic design of George T. Morgan, featuring Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. Composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, this piece weighs 26.73 grams and maintains the standard 38.1mm diameter with a reeded edge. The MS-66 grade indicates exceptional eye appeal with minimal surface marks, representing a gem-quality example that exceeds the typical condition encountered for this issue. Most 1884-CC dollars in the market derive from the Treasury hoard discovered in the 1960s and distributed to collectors during the late 1970s and early 1980s. While gems are readily available, the grade distribution skews heavily toward MS-63 and MS-64, making MS-66 examples notably scarcer. According to PCGS population data, this grade sits well above the typical survivor, with only 687 coins graded finer across the entire population of 2,315 certified examples. This combination of Carson City provenance, gem-quality preservation, and relative scarcity makes this an attractive offering for collectors seeking high-grade examples of this popular issue.