Lot 1441
1889-CC Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 Deep Mirror Prooflike. As a date, 1889-CC is the king of the Carson City Morgans. Most of the original mintage of 350,000 were melted under the Pittman Act of 1918, likely along with the 12 bags of 1895 Philadelphia coins. It would be reasonable to assume that only a single mint state bag survived with a total combined PCGS and NGC population reports showing 682 in mint state grades, mostly graded between MS-60 to 63. Many are prooflike, as seen here. This particular one is toned with lovely gold hues about both sides which help offset the mirror fields and well frosted devices. The effect produces the desirable cameo appearance that is so popular with collectors. Further, the fields and devices show minimal ticks from handling, and this one apparently just missed the full gem grade. PCGS has graded 16 in this grade, with just 3 graded higher, none of which are prooflike or deep mirror prooflike, making this one tied for the finest of that category. A foremost opportunity for the Morgan dollar specialist to lock away the classic "CC" rarity for their collection.
Estimated Value $35,000-UP.
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