Why purchase this Morgan Silver Dollar struck at the Carson City Mint in 1881?
The Morgan Silver Dollar was introduced by the U.S. Mint in 1878. Though the series was produced for a total of twenty-eight years at five different Mints, the coin was struck at the Carson City Mint for only thirteen of those years before permanently ceasing minting operations in 1893. The Morgan Dollar measures 38.1 mm in diameter, struck from 0.7734 Troy oz. of .900 fine silver. Mintage of this 1881 release produced at the Carson City Mint is reported to be 296,000 coins, representing the fourth lowest mintage of the series.
Beautiful Design by George T. Morgan Symbolizing Freedom and Liberty
The obverse features a portrait of the female personification of Liberty, wearing a "LIBERTY" inscribed crown and a Phrygian cap. "E PLURIBUS UNUM," "1881" and thirteen stars frame the image.
Symbolic of freedom, the reverse depicts an eagle clutching an olive branch and three arrows with a wreath below. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "ONE DOLLAR," "IN GOD WE TRUST" and Carson City's "CC" Mint mark.
Gorgeous Mint State 63
This 1881-CC Morgan Silver Dollar received that grade of Mint State 63 from Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). The coin is of overall average quality, with a high degree of original Mint luster, attractive eye appeal and no evidence of circulation. The impressive silver dollar is presented in a sonically sealed, labeled NGC holder.
This low mintage 1881-CC Morgan Silver Dollar will be an exciting addition to your collection!
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