1893 (CC) Morgan Dollar
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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
$161,000 MS66 07-18-2013 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1893 (CC) Morgan Dollar represents a Carson City Mint issue from the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 series. With a mintage of 677,000, this is a scarce issue — the highest mintage among 4 variants, accounting for 46% of the year's 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 1893-S with a mintage of 100,000 is the key regular-issue date of the entire series. The Carson City Mint operated from 1870 to 1893, striking coins from Comstock Lode silver and gold — among the most collected mintmarks in numismatics. S. numismatics. Estimated market value ranges from $741 to $99K 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 #7222.
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Error Varieties(6)
1893-CC VAM-1
1893-CC VAM-2
1893-CC VAM-2A
1893-CC VAM-3
1893-CC VAM-4
1893-CC VAM-5
Other Strike Types in This Series
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