1885-CC Morgan Silver Dollar – NGC MS66+ | Carson City

Among all Morgan Silver Dollars, the 1885-CC stands as a crown jewel—both for its beauty and its rarity in high grade. Struck at the legendary Carson City Mint in Nevada, this issue was produced in limited quantities and stored for decades in Treasury vaults, emerging primarily through the historic GSA Hoard dispersals of the 1970s. Today, the combination of the Carson City mintmark, low mintage, and extraordinary preservation make it one of the most sought-after Morgans in the entire series.

Designed by George T. Morgan, the obverse features the iconic left-facing portrait of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with wheat and cotton—symbols of America’s agricultural strength. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, framed by a laurel wreath and the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The “CC” mintmark below the wreath proudly identifies its origin from the frontier mint of the Old West.

This stunning example, certified MS66+ by NGC, is virtually pristine with brilliant frosty luster and sharply defined details. The surfaces are remarkably clean for the issue, and Liberty’s cheek—an area prone to contact marks—is especially smooth and appealing. The fields exhibit deep, satiny brilliance, and the strike is full throughout. Only a small number of coins are known finer, making this near-superb gem a condition rarity even among Carson City Morgans.

With a low original mintage of just 228,000 pieces, the 1885-CC Morgan Dollar ranks as one of the most desirable entries in the series and a cornerstone for any advanced collection. This piece offers the ideal blend of historic significance, numismatic beauty, and outstanding preservation—an elite example of America’s most beloved silver dollar.

The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.