1892 (CC) Morgan Dollar - Special Strike

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The 1892 (CC) Morgan Dollar - Special Strike is a special strike dollar struck at the Carson City Mint, part of the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 series. With a mintage of 1.4 million, this is a scarce issue — ranked 3rd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 21% of 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. Struck during the Gilded Age of rapid industrialization and the great silver debates, when monetary policy shaped elections and economic destiny. 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. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #87214.