1880-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-5. Top 100 Variety. 8/High 7. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC.

Highly lustrous, satiny to softly frosted surfaces are brilliant apart from the lightest silvery tinting. Both sides are sharply struck in virtually all areas with a smooth and attractive appearance. The 7 underdigit is prominent and easily seen with a low-power loupe, marking this as a popular variety among Morgan dollar collectors. 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 eagerly sought. 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. Higher grades, 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 enhances the significance and appeal of this lovely coin.

PCGS# 7102.

PCGS Population: 30; 11 finer in this category (MS-67+ finest).