Morgan Silver Dollars minted at the Carson City Mint have long been tied to the silver-rich history of Nevadas Comstock Lode. The Carson City facility operated from 1870 through 1893 and was founded to refine and strike coinage from silver mined throughout the region. Dollars struck here feature the famous CC mint mark, a small detail that has helped these coins remain popular among collectors for generations. Right now, the 1890-CC Morgan Silver Dollar Coin is available online from BGASC.

Highlights:

• Coin arrives in an individual protective slab!
• 13th date in the Morgan Dollar Series!
• Total mintage of 2,309,041 coins!
• Released by the Carson City Mint!
• Contains .7734 troy oz of actual silver content.
• Issued a face value of $1 (USD) by the United States.
• Bears a grade of Very Fine 30 from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Obverse depicts Lady Liberty.
• Reverse includes the heraldic eagle.
• Includes a CC mint mark from the Carson City Mint.

These 1890-CC Morgan Silver Dollar Coins come in VF30 condition, which is near the high end of the Very Fine grading scale (20-35). Coins in this range have light overall wear, but the design remains well defined, with most major details still clear and visible, including many of the letters in the legends.

Obverse

On the obverse of the 1890-CC Morgan Silver Dollar is the well-known Liberty portrait designed by George T. Morgan. Liberty is shown in a left-facing profile wearing a Phrygian cap with a coronet and decorative elements in her hair. A laurel wreath is visible along the top of her head, giving the design a refined appearance. The design is framed by 13 stars, representing the original colonies, while the date appears at the bottom.

Reverse

The reverse of the 1890-CC Morgan Dollar Coin also comes from George T. Morgans original designs. It features a heraldic bald eagle with its wings fully spread. The eagle holds arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other, symbolizing both defense and peace. This bold image became one of the most recognizable reverse designs in US coinage history.

History

The 1890-CC Morgan Silver Dollar is notable because it was produced late in the Carson City Mints short lifespan. Its mintage of 2,309,041 coins may seem strong compared to other CC issues, but collectors often point out that this date is much more difficult to locate in higher uncirculated grades. Unlike other Carson City Morgan Dollars that were held in government storage for long periods, fewer 1890-CC pieces were preserved in Treasury vaults. As a result, many surviving examples today show circulation wear.

Ordering

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