Morgan Silver Dollar
1881-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-67+ (PCGS).
Overall brilliant and snowy-white with a gentle dusting of patina and golden shades at the rims. Fully struck with intense mint luster in a blend of satin and frosty qualities. Both sides are exceptionally well preserved and border on pristine. Just 5 coins have been graded finer by PCGS. The 1881-CC boasts the second lowest mintage of all of the Morgan dollar issues struck at the Carson City Mint. Produced to a quantity of just 296,000 pieces, this mintage was considerably scanter than those of the more famous 1889-CC and 1879-CC issues. However, few 1881-CC dollars reached circulation, with most being distributed throughout the 20th century in Treasury Department releases and the GSA sales of the 1970s. While Mint State examples are readily available, most of these are confined to grades of MS-66 and below by bagmarks and other minor blemishes. Upper end Superb Gems like the present are rare, highlighting the fleeting nature of this offering for the quality conscious collector.
PCGS# 7126. NGC ID: 2547.
PCGS Population: 32; just 5 finer in this category (all MS-68).
Estimate: $14000