1879-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. Capped Die. MS-61 (NGC).Blushes of iridescent reddish-apricot toning appear to drift toward the borders of this otherwise light silver-gray example. Boldly struck with an overall smooth appearance in hand. Long overlooked in favor of its Clear CC counterpart, the VAM-3 Capped Die is now recognized as the rarer Guide Book variety of the 1879-CC. This is a semi-key date Carson City Mint Morgan dollar issue in an absolute sense, of course, the present example a pleasing BU survivor that is sure to win many adherents in todays market.
