The 1884-CC Morgan Silver Dollar is a coin minted in Carson City, Nevada, and designed by George T. Morgan. It’s part of the Morgan Dollar series, which ran from 1878–1921. Characteristics
- Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
- Weight: 26.73 grams
- Diameter: 38.1 millimeters
- Edge: Reeded
- Obverse: Portrait of Liberty, 13 stars, and the date
- Reverse: Heraldic eagle holding arrows and a branch, surrounded by olive leaves
Collector value
- The 1884-CC Morgan is one of the most common dates in the series, but it’s still sought after by collectors because of the “CC” mint mark.
- Worn 1884 Carson City $1 coins are rare, but Mint State coins are more common and affordable.
- Prooflike examples are typically worth more.
- Buyers place a premium on examples still in their original government GSA packaging.
History
- The Carson City Mint coined Morgans for only 13 years between 1878 and 1893.
- Many Morgans were lost to the melting pot in the early 20th century.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.