Certified Morgan Silver Dollar 1879-CC MS61 PCGS- Capped Die

Denomination: $1 Diameter: 38.1 mm Thickness: 2.85 mm Mint Mark: CC (Carson City Mint) Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper Weight: 26.73 g

Obverse Design: Lady Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap with wheat and cotton, surrounded by 13 stars symbolizing the original colonies. Reverse Design: A bald eagle with outstretched wings, clutching arrows and an olive branch, with the Carson City "CC" mintmark below. Variety: Capped Die – A specific variety where the mint re-polished a worn die, resulting in a weaker strike appearance, particularly on the mintmark.

Historical Significance: The 1879-CC is one of the rarer Carson City Morgan Dollars, with a low mintage of only 756,000 coins. The Capped Die variety resulted from overuse of the dies, making the "CC" mintmark appear weaker or partially filled compared to normal strikes.

Grade & Value: PCGS MS61 means the coin has light bag marks but retains a strong luster and good eye appeal. The Capped Die variety in MS61 can range from $6,000 to $8,500, depending on eye appeal and market conditions.