Superb Gem 1880-CC 8/7 Morgan Dollar VAM-5, Ex GSA Hoard

Just One Finer in this Category

1880-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-5. Top 100 Variety. 8/High 7. MS-67 (NGC).

A brilliant and frosty snow-white gem with a dusting of original patina apparent on each side. The fields are considerably reflective and contrast the more satiny texture of the devices. Well struck and virtually pristine. As a Carson City Mint issue with a low mintage of 495,000 pieces, net after melting, the 1880-CC Morgan dollar has always been popular with collectors. Thanks to the widespread distribution of examples during the 1950s, early to mid 1960s and, especially, through the various GSA sales of the 1970s, the 1880-CC is readily obtainable in Mint State. Most such pieces are of the Reverse of 1879 hub variety, as here, and most grade no finer than MS-65. Even so, the persistent collector should be able to obtain an MS-66 without too much difficulty. Superb Gems in MS-67 and MS-67+, however, are another matter entirely. This issue, as are all Carson City Mint Morgan dollars, is a significant condition rarity in the grade offered here. The VAM-5 attribution further enhances both the significance and appeal of this beautiful coin. Just 1 coin has been certified finer by NGC in this category.

PCGS# 133877. NGC ID: 2542.

NGC Census: 1; just 1 finer in the VAM-5, GSA Hoard category.

Ex GSA Hoard.