CARSON CITY MORGAN DOLLAR 1891 MS 63
080-00557
This **1891-CC Morgan Silver Dollar** is a premier artifact of the American West, struck at the legendary Carson City Mint during its final years of operation. Professionally graded and encapsulated by **PCGS as MS63**, this specimen represents a "Choice Uncirculated" survivor from a mintage of just 1,618,000 pieces. For the numismatic researcher, the 1891-CC is a fascinating study in the transition of the Carson City facility, as it was produced just two years before the mint ceased its coinage operations forever.
The Carson City Pedigree
The "CC" mint mark carries a prestige unlike any other in U.S. coinage, signifying that the silver likely originated from the nearby **Comstock Lode**. By 1891, the frenzy of the silver boom had begun to cool, and the Carson City Mint was producing fewer coins than the industrial powerhouses in Philadelphia and San Francisco. Finding an 1891-CC in a high uncirculated grade is a challenge; many were released into local circulation in Nevada or lost to the melting pots of the early 20th century. This MS63 example escaped that fate, likely preserved in a Treasury bag for decades.
Visual and Technical Characteristics
At the MS63 level, this coin exhibits full, vibrant **mint luster** with the satiny or "frosty" texture that is a hallmark of the Carson City style. George T. Morgan’s design remains sharp, with Liberty’s hair waves and the eagle’s wing feathers showing crisp, distinct lines. While minor contact marks are typical for this grade, they do not disrupt the central devices or the coin's strong eye appeal. The PCGS holder ensures the authenticity of the "CC" mint mark, which sits boldly on the reverse above the "DO" in DOLLAR.
Significance for Collectors
The 1891-CC is often considered one of the more attainable Carson City dates in uncirculated condition, yet it remains a "key" addition for any Morgan Dollar enthusiast. It bridges the gap between the ultra-rare dates of the 1880s and the final 1893-CC issue. For those who appreciate the intersection of **Gilded Age finance** and frontier history, this MS63 specimen is a tangible link to a vanished era of American expansion and mineral wealth.
The Carson City Pedigree
The "CC" mint mark carries a prestige unlike any other in U.S. coinage, signifying that the silver likely originated from the nearby **Comstock Lode**. By 1891, the frenzy of the silver boom had begun to cool, and the Carson City Mint was producing fewer coins than the industrial powerhouses in Philadelphia and San Francisco. Finding an 1891-CC in a high uncirculated grade is a challenge; many were released into local circulation in Nevada or lost to the melting pots of the early 20th century. This MS63 example escaped that fate, likely preserved in a Treasury bag for decades.
Visual and Technical Characteristics
At the MS63 level, this coin exhibits full, vibrant **mint luster** with the satiny or "frosty" texture that is a hallmark of the Carson City style. George T. Morgan’s design remains sharp, with Liberty’s hair waves and the eagle’s wing feathers showing crisp, distinct lines. While minor contact marks are typical for this grade, they do not disrupt the central devices or the coin's strong eye appeal. The PCGS holder ensures the authenticity of the "CC" mint mark, which sits boldly on the reverse above the "DO" in DOLLAR.
Significance for Collectors
The 1891-CC is often considered one of the more attainable Carson City dates in uncirculated condition, yet it remains a "key" addition for any Morgan Dollar enthusiast. It bridges the gap between the ultra-rare dates of the 1880s and the final 1893-CC issue. For those who appreciate the intersection of **Gilded Age finance** and frontier history, this MS63 specimen is a tangible link to a vanished era of American expansion and mineral wealth.
| Additional Information | |
|---|---|
| COUNTRY | United States |
| DENOMINATION | $1 |
| EdgeItemKey | 001-080-00557 |
| GRADE | MS63 |
| Inventory Type | Stock |
| MINT MARK | Carson City |
| stone info | [] |
| Vendor Style Code | 1891-CC Morgan $1 |
| YEAR | 1891 |
