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Description
Fantastic 1889-CC Morgan Dollar
MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike
1889-CC $1 MS64 Deep Mirror Prooflike PCGS. CAC. Produced in
a short period of time between October and December, only 350,000
Morgan silver dollars were coined in 1889. Most of the mintage was
released into circulation at, or near, the date of issue, as the
coins were widely used in the local economy.As is well known to dollar collectors the 1889-CC is not especially rare with a prooflike finish in the fields, but that statement must be understood in the context of 1889-CC dollars. The '89-CC is an absolute as well as a condition rarity, meaning whenever an example is available for sale in any grade it is a worthy coin, and Uncirculated coins are an uncommon offering even in a major auction. Even if 40% of the available coins are reflective in the fields, that is still a small number compared to many other issues in the Morgan series where mintages were much higher. Only 15 other pieces have been graded MS64 DMPL by PCGS with 12 by NGC, and most importantly none have been certified finer by either service (3/09).
This is an especially attractive coin and definitely high-end for the grade, as reinforced by the CAC sticker that accompanies this specimen. The surfaces are mostly brilliant with just the lightest accent of golden patina around the margins. The devices are heavily frosted and contrast starkly against the illimitable depth of reflectivity in the fields. The striking details are also fully brought up in the center of each side with complete definition over the ear of Liberty and on the eagle's breast. From a technical standpoint, this is one of the finest examples of this key issue in the Morgan series, and it is also one of the most visually appealing 1889-CC dollars known.
From The Belle Collection of Carson City Coinage.(Registry values: P9, N7079)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2559, PCGS# 97191, GSID# 7750)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 26.73 grams
ASW: 0.77346oz
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The Carson City Mint’s celebrated legacy — replete with landmark achievements, setbacks, mysteries and tall tales — is covered in exacting detail in Goe’s three-volume set.
by Rusty Goe
The Carson City Mint’s celebrated legacy — replete with landmark achievements, setbacks, mysteries and tall tales — is covered in exacting detail in Goe’s three-volume set.
Auction Info
2009 April-May Cincinnati, OH (CSNS) US Coin Auction #1124 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2009
29th-3rd
Wednesday-Sunday
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