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Sharply Struck 1893-CC Near-Gem Dollar

1893-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. The 1893-CC dollar has always been a collector's favorite due to its scarcity and status as the last Carson City Mint coin of its denomination. In his Silver and Trade dollar reference (1993), David Bowers writes:

"Mint bags of 1893-CC dollars came on the market as early as 1920 at face value through the Cash Room at the Treasury in Washington and, in particular, from storage at the San Francisco Mint. However, the quantity was small in comparison to certain other Carson City dates, particularly those of the early and mid-1880s. The supply seems to have been exhausted by the late 1950s, and there are no records of any quantities being paid out after that time."

A hint or two of light tan color appears under magnification on the near-Gem being offered in this lot. Lustrous surfaces yield some prooflike tendencies in the fields, with the consequent mild contrast with the motifs. A well executed strike leaves its mark on the design features, being manifested in sharpness in the hair at Liberty's ear and the eagle's breast feathers. A few minute obverse marks and luster grazes preclude the assignment of full Gem classification.(Registry values: P8, N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 255S, PCGS# 7222, GSID# 7610)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 26.73 grams
ASW: 0.77346oz
Mintage: 677,000

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