1879 (CC) Morgan Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$192,000 MS66+ 01-15-2023 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1879 (CC) Morgan Dollar is a dollar produced at the Carson City Mint as part of the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 series. With a mintage of 756,000, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 6 mint variants, representing only 2% of total production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wheat and cotton, encircled by stars and the reverse displays an eagle with outstretched wings clutching an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by a wreath. The 1879-CC is scarce and sought after as an early Carson City issue. Struck at the Carson City Mint in Nevada, which operated from 1870 to 1893 and produced coins from Comstock Lode silver and gold — among the most collectible mintmarks in U.S. numismatics. Estimated market value ranges from $576 to $28K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7086.
External References
Error Varieties(10)
1879-CC VAM-1
1879-CC VAM-2
1879-CC VAM-2A
1879-CC VAM-2B
1879-CC VAM-2C
1879-CC VAM-3
1879-CC VAM-3A
1879-CC VAM-4
1879-CC VAM-5
