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1879-CC $1 GSA MS65+ NGC. VAM-4....
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Description
1879-CC GSA Dollar, MS65+
Among Finest Certified
1879-CC $1 GSA MS65+ NGC. VAM-4. Ex: Toneddollars
Collection. A die chip between the left-side loops of the 8 in the
date is the most obvious identifier for VAM-4. Additionally, a die
line descends into the field from the base of Liberty's nose, and
the right C in the mintmark is doubled on the upper left inside.
The 1879-CC has a higher mintage than the 1880-CC, 1881-CC and
1885-CC, but is nonetheless much rarer than those later Carson City
issues, particularly in better Mint State grades. The reason is
that much of the 1880-CC through 1885-CC production was never
released into circulation, and was eventually dispersed in the GSA
auctions of the 1970s, while the 1879-CC primarily entered into Old
West commerce. The 1879-CC is collectible in a GSA holder, but
patience is required relative to the plentiful appearances of the
1880-CC through 1885-CC, and most such pieces are in MS61 to MS64
grades. Gem GSA 1879-CC dollars are formidable rarities, since
high-grade pieces were typically broken out of their GSA encasement
for submission to the grading services during the late 1980s and
most of the 1990s. NGC and PCGS did not certify silver dollars in
GSA holders until the 21st century.The present Gem shows a hint of golden toning on the portrait, but the lustrous and smooth surfaces are close to brilliant overall. The strike is good, with definition on the hair above the ear and Liberty's ear. Contact of any notice is limited to the field between the wreath and the left (facing) wing. Delicate grazes are also near the M in UNUM, and the E in E PLURIBUS. A GSA box is included. Census: 15 in 65 (5 in 65+), 0 finer (8/24).
From The Toned Dollars Collection.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 253T, Variety PCGS# 518848, Base PCGS# 7086, Greysheet# 72473)
Weight: 26.73 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
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Auction Info
2024 September 23 Attractively Toned Morgan GSA Dollar Collection US Coins Showcase Auction #63299 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
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