Lot 1756
1879-CC. NGC graded MS-65. Mostly white. Liberty's head is frosty. Pop 31; none higher by NGC. Clear CC. This is one of the rarest dates in the entire Morgan dollar series in gem condition, and this coin is certainly one of the very finest to show the desirable deeply frosted fields. Note the quality of the surfaces, which show only the tiniest of handling marks. This is an otherwise strongly struck example, with nice detail to all the important high points, with the possible exception of these regions (standard for the issue): central hair above the ear, eagle's breast, and the legs. The contrast of this coin with other 1879-CC dollars is very strong, with the satiny frost rolling away into the equally frosted devices. No signs of toning are seen, and this coin is brilliant. Although the mintage for '79-CC is fairly reasonable for the mint of issue, considering the rarity of this date (756,000 coined), there were very few that turned up in the Treasury Hoard. It is for this reason, the majority of this date are found in circulated condition. This is one of the most difficult dates to find in Gem Mint State 65 or higher grades, and few are offered in the numismatic marketplace. A grand opportunity for the silver dollar specialist (PCGS # 7086) .
Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000.
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