Title:
Morgan 1878-CC Morgan Silver Dollar
Description:
The 1878-CC Morgan Silver Dollar is a key first-year issue from the Carson City Mint, featuring 0.7734 oz of .900 silver, a 38.1mm diameter, and a reeded edge, with a total mintage of 2,212,000, making uncirculated examples highly sought after due to low survival rates and rarity compared to later Carson City dates. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Statistics:
• Mintage: 2,212,000
• Mint Mark: CC (Carson City)
• Designer: George T. Morgan
• Composition: .900 Silver, .100 Copper (90% Silver)
• Silver Content: 0.7734 troy ounces (ASW)
• Weight: 26.73 grams
• Diameter: 38.1 millimeters (mm)
• Edge: Reeded
• Face Value: One Dollar [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Collectibility Notes:
• First Year: It’s the inaugural year for the Morgan Dollar series.
• Scarce in Uncirculated Grades: Despite over 2.2 million minted, few survived in high grades, especially compared to later CC-minted Morgans, largely due to the GSA hoard sales.
• Coveted: Combines low mintage with being a first-year issue from the famous Carson City Mint, making it very desirable for collectors. [4, 10, 11]
Key Statistics:
• Mintage: 2,212,000
• Mint Mark: CC (Carson City)
• Designer: George T. Morgan
• Composition: .900 Silver, .100 Copper (90% Silver)
• Silver Content: 0.7734 troy ounces (ASW)
• Weight: 26.73 grams
• Diameter: 38.1 millimeters (mm)
• Edge: Reeded
• Face Value: One Dollar [1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Collectibility Notes:
• First Year: It’s the inaugural year for the Morgan Dollar series.
• Scarce in Uncirculated Grades: Despite over 2.2 million minted, few survived in high grades, especially compared to later CC-minted Morgans, largely due to the GSA hoard sales.
• Coveted: Combines low mintage with being a first-year issue from the famous Carson City Mint, making it very desirable for collectors. [4, 10, 11]
Country:
United States
Year:
1878
Mintage:
2,212,000
Material:
Silver
Denomination:
$1.00
Weight:
26.73 g
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Edge:
reeded
Designers:
George T. Morgan
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Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:54:14
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$162.75
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-24
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:54:14
