1893 (CC) Proof Morgan Dollar

Coin Details

Auction Record

$323,125 PR66 07-27-2013 Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1893 (CC) Proof Morgan Dollar is a proof dollar struck at the Carson City Mint, part of the Morgan Dollars 1878-1921 series. With a mintage of only 12, this is an extremely rare issue. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wheat and cotton, encircled by stars, while the reverse displays an eagle with outstretched wings clutching an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by a wreath. Designed by George T. Morgan. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #388529. The Morgan Dollar is the most widely collected U.S. Key dates include the 1893-S (mintage 100,000), 1889-CC, 1895 (proof only), and 1903-O. Carson City Mint issues carry premium prices. The GSA Treasury hoard releases of the 1970s reinvigorated the market.