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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 7190 Coin Date: 1889-CC Denomination (Short): $1 Denomination (Long): One Dollar Desg: MS Mint Mark: CC Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 350,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Morgan silver dollar Coinage Years: 1878-1921 Mint Location: Carson City Diameter: 38.1 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 26.73 Weight (Ounces): 0.8594 Designer: George T. Morgan Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Portrait of Liberty centered. On the left are found 7 stars with the words E*PLURIBUS*UNUM followed by 6 stars on the right. The date is positioned at the bottom. Reverse Description: The heraldic eagle is centered holding a bunch of arrows and branch surrounded by and olive leaves. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR frame the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears above the letters DO of DOLLAR. General Notes:
A true rarity and key date for the Morgan dollar series, the 1889-CC is a sought after by far more collectors than supply could possibly fulfill. Scarce in circulated grades and rare in the Mint State levels, this piece inspires strong bids when offered in auction settings.
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Gems are extremely rare, as are PLs and DMPLs. Buyers should exercise caution when buying raw versions of this coin, as counterfeits abound. Unless confident in how to identify genuine 1889-CC Morgan dollars, it is best to stick with handling encapsulated specimens certified by reputable TPGs. PCGS #: 7190 NGC ID: 2559
