1881-CC Morgan $1 GSA CACG MS63

The 1881-CC Morgan Dollar remains a key highlight for collectors seeking high-quality coins from the Carson City Mint. Graded MS63 by CACG and housed in its original GSA holder, this coin offers exceptional eye appeal and historical context tied directly to one of the most iconic chapters in American coinage. Its CC mintmark, bright luster, and preserved surfaces tell the story of a coin born from the silver veins of Nevada and later released through the United States Treasury.

Only 296,000 Morgan Dollars were struck at Carson City in 1881, one of the lowest mintages of the series. While some of these coins were used in commerce, a large portion was stored away in Treasury vaults for decades. In the 1970s, the U.S. government began releasing these long-forgotten coins through the General Services Administration sales, and the GSA holders became an important part of their collectible legacy.

The Morgan Dollar itself is a masterwork of American numismatic art. The obverse shows a confident Liberty, modeled after an American woman rather than a classical figure. The reverse features a majestic eagle with wings outspread, clutching arrows and an olive branch, symbolizing both strength and peace. This 1881-CC issue was struck with above-average precision, a trait common to Carson City dollars, and this example offers a pleasing blend of detail, luster, and originality.