1880/79-CC Morgan Silver Dollar Reverse of 1878 PCGS MS-64

The 1880/79-CC Morgan Dollar is one of the most fascinating overdate varieties in the entire Morgan series. This coin was struck at the Carson City Mint, where a 1879-dated die was repunched with an 1880 date, leaving the underlying 79 clearly visible to the trained eye. The Reverse of 1878 designation adds a second layer of variety interest, making this a coin that serious collectors actively pursue.

The obverse presents Liberty's portrait in bold, well-struck relief, with the legend "E PLURIBUS UNUM" arching above and thirteen stars surrounding the rim. The eagle reverse follows the earlier 1878 design, featuring a flat-breasted eagle with eight tail feathers, flanked by olive branch and arrows beneath "IN GOD WE TRUST." Both sides display clean, bright surfaces with cartwheel luster that is characteristic of higher-grade Carson City dollars.

PCGS certified this example MS-64, reflecting nearly choice mint-state preservation with strong luster and only minor scattered contact marks. The 1880/79-CC Reverse of 1878 is a recognized variety that draws both overdate specialists and Carson City collectors. For those building a complete set of CC Morgan varieties, this coin represents one of the key entries. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.

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