Outstanding Choice Mint State quality for this key date issue, one that is particularly challenging to locate in an original GSA holder. Boldly struck with billowy mint luster, the surfaces are also brilliant with the light silver appearance that Morgan dollar enthusiasts find so appealing. Produced to the extent of just 756,000 pieces and not as widely saved as the Carson City Mint silver dollars from the early to mid 1880s, the 1879-CC is eagerly sought in all Mint State grades. Only 4,123 examples were distributed through the various GSA sales of the 1970s, representing just 0.50% of the original mintage. To put these figures in context, the lower mintage (296,000 pieces) 1881-CC saw 147,485 coins, or 49.60% of the mintage, come to light through the GSA sales. With many 1879-CC dollars having already been removed from their GSA holders, the present offering represents a fleeting bidding opportunity for the specialist.</p>The original box and card are not included.</p>,PCGS# 518848. NGC ID: 253T.,PCGS Population (original GSA holder only): just 4; 13 finer in this category (MS-65+ finest).,
