1879-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. Capped Die. MS-65+ (PCGS).A brilliant example faintly toned in subtle champagne hues across each side. The fields are blanketed by fine, satiny luster and remain exceptionally pristine on the obverse. A more rich frosting coats the design elements and is pleasantly undisturbed across the high points. Sharply struck for the issue and softly cartwheeling in-hand. An astounding survivor from this legendary issue. 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, finding an example in Gem condition is virtually unheard of. This example is the sole finest 1879-CC GSA dollar certified by PCGS in the Capped Die category, and is matched by only a single GSA example at the same grade in the Clear CC category. It is an absolutely significantly offering for the advanced Morgan Dollar or Carson City Mint specialist. The original GSA box and card are available to the winning bidder upon request after the close of the auction.Ex GSA Hoard
