Lot 1962
Key Date 1889-CC Morgan Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. A stunning white example in Condition Census quality for the issue. Completely frosty with uninterrupted luster across pristine cheek and neck definition. Well struck with the slightest weakness noted only above the ear. A delicate die crack extends from the 1 in the date through the stars and ending at the U in PLURIBUS. A fraction of a reed mark exists under the lowest arrowhead and is mentioned only as a means of identification for future pedigree research.
A key date of the Morgan Dollar series, the 1889-CC had a mintage of only 350,000 pieces. When the large hoard of GSA dollars was released, amazingly only a single 1889-CC was found, further supporting this issues role as the "King" of Carson City dollars. While AU examples are in the market at a price, truly uncirculated near-gem and gem examples are basically unheard of. Any collector putting together a Condition Census collection of Morgans will have to locate an 1889-CC at some point. That opportunity, while very rare, is offered now with the presentation of one of the finest 1889-CC examples to exist. NGC population of 4 with a single MS-67 as the finest.
Estimated Value $175,000 - 200,000.
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