1879-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. Clear CC. MS-64 (PCGS). This is a lovely example of one of the more challenging Carson City Mint Morgan dollar issues to locate in an original GSA holder. Brilliant and sharply struck, the silver-white surfaces allow full appreciation of intense mint luster.With its low mintage of just 756,000 pieces 1879-CC is generally regarded as the scarcest Carson City Mint silver dollar of the 1878 to 1885 era. Much of this issues elusiveness in todays market can be explained by the paucity of examples distributed through the various GSA sales of 1972 to 1980. Only 4,123 examples were included in those sales, a total that represents just 0.50% of the mintage. Scarce in Choice Mint State, and rare in an original GSA holder, this premium example is sure to catch the eye of advanced Morgan dollar and/or Carson City Mint enthusiasts.The original box and card are not included. PCGS# 518848. NGC ID: 253T. PCGS Population (original GSA holder only): 7; 11 finer in this category (MS-65+ finest).
