1891-CC Morgan Dollar MS-62 NGC (GSA)

The allure of the American West is profoundly encapsulated within the striking visage of the 1891-CC Morgan Dollar. This particular example, certified MS-62 by NGC and preserved in its original General Services Administration (GSA) holder, carries a tangible link to a monumental discovery of historic U.S. silver dollars. It hails from the Carson City Mint, a frontier institution established amidst the Nevada silver rush, famed for converting the wealth of the Comstock Lode into circulating coinage. Operating for only a brief period, the "CC" mint mark became a symbol of limited production and distinctive heritage, concluding its coining operations just two years after this dollar was struck.

Crafted from .900 fine silver, this coin contains 0.7734 troy ounces of pure metal and measures 38.1 mm in diameter with a thickness of 3.1 mm, carrying a denomination of one dollar. The iconic design, conceived by George T. Morgan, features a stately depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse, wearing a Phrygian cap and a wreath of cotton and wheat, her profile symbolizing the nation's agricultural and industrial strength. The reverse presents a majestic bald eagle with outstretched wings, clutching an olive branch and arrows, encircled by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "ONE DOLLAR."

The 1891-CC Morgan Dollar holds a unique position within the celebrated GSA hoard, a remarkable cache of nearly 3 million silver dollars uncovered in Treasury vaults during the 1960s. While many Carson City dates were released in significant quantities through the GSA sales of the 1970s, the 1891-CC was a striking exception. From an original mintage of 1,618,000 coins, only 5,687 examples of the 1891-CC were identified within the entire hoard and subsequently released to the public in these distinctive GSA holders. This specific MS-62 grade indicates a well-preserved uncirculated coin, showcasing good original mint luster with some contact marks consistent with its age and handling. For those who appreciate the tangible connection to American monetary history and the romantic saga of the Carson City Mint, acquiring an 1891-CC Morgan Dollar in its GSA holder represents a truly distinctive opportunity to connect with that narrative.