1881-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-67 (PCGS).This is a fully struck, frosty-textured example with just a single blush of peripheral toning on the reverse, the balance of the surfaces brilliant. The 1881-CC boasts the second lowest mintage of all of the Morgan dollar issues struck at the Carson City Mint. Produced to a quantity of just 296,000 pieces, this mintage was considerably scanter than those of the more famous 1889-CC and 1879-CC issues. However, few 1881-CC dollars reached circulation, with most being distributed throughout the 20th century in Treasury Department releases and the GSA sales of the 1970s. While Mint State examples are readily available, most of these are confined to grades of MS-66 and below by bagmarks and other minor blemishes. Superb Gems like the present are scarce, highlighting the fleeting nature of this offering for the quality conscious collector.
