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1879-CC $1 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +13.77%
$29.33
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This highly popular Carson City issue is much scarcer than many other CC-mint Morgan dollars, even in circulated grades. In Mint State, this piece enjoys much competition on both the retail and wholesale sides, keeping pressure on prices. Interestingly, 1879-CC Morgans are categorized into two distinct varieties: the normal CC and the Capped Die, or Capped CC. In the case of the Capped CC, the mintmark shows indications that the die was rusted, resulting in a neat variety that is noticeably scarcer than the normal CC, in which the top of the mintmark shows the appearance of tiny bubbles. PLs and DMPLs are highly scarce in all MS grades and most particularly so above MS64.

Obverse Description

Portrait of Liberty centered. On the left are found 7 stars with the words E*PLURIBUS*UNUM followed by 6 stars on the right. The date is positioned at the bottom.

Reverse Description

The heraldic eagle is centered holding a bunch of arrows and branch surrounded by and olive leaves. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR frame the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears above the letters DO of DOLLAR.

Catalog Information

GSID: 7450
Designer: George T. Morgan
Obverse Designer: George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering: E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1879
Reverse Designer: George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 26.73 gr
Weight (oz): 0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.7734 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 38.1
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1879-CC
Denomination: $1
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Carson City
Mint Mark: CC
Mintage: 756,000
Coinage Type: Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years: 1878-1921
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 7086
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Coin Value History
1879-CC $1 MS
Value By Grade
1879-CC $1 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +13.77%
$29.33
GSID:7450 PCGS:7086 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $103,500 $1,234
MS66 - $90,000 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234
AG2 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG2 - $1,234 $1,234
P1 CAC $1,234 $1,234
P1 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1879-CC $1 AU53 PCGS. VAM-1. ...
$3,050
Sold 1/15/2026
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1879-CC $1 GSA Morgan Dollar -- Struck-Through Obverse -- MS63 PCGS. ...
$8,235
Sold 1/15/2026
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1879-CC $1 MS65 NGC. ...
$24,400
Sold 1/15/2026
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1879-CC $1 MS64 PCGS. VAM-5. ...
$9,150
Sold 1/15/2026
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1879-CC $1 -- Cleaned -- CACG Details. VG. Mintage 756,000....
$240
Sold 12/17/2025
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1879-CC $1 -- Cleaned, Scratched -- ANACS Details. VF30 Details. Mintage 756,000....
$540
Sold 12/10/2025
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1879-CC $1 AU50 PCGS. VAM-2C....
$3,240
Sold 11/13/2025
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1879-CC $1 Good 6 NGC. Mintage 756,000. ...
$360
Sold 11/5/2025
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1879-CC $1 Fine 12 PCGS. CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 756,000. ...
$480
Sold 11/5/2025
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1879-CC $1 XF45 PCGS. Mintage 756,000. ...
$2,160
Sold 10/5/2025
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1879-CC $1 MS62 PCGS. VAM-5....
$6,900
Sold 10/2/2025
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1879-CC $1 XF40 PCGS. Mintage 756,000. ...
$1,860
Sold 10/1/2025
Heritage Auctions
1879-CC $1 AU55 PCGS. VAM-2C. The 18 is doubled, the mintmark is slightly tilted left, and Liberty has a small die chip und...
$3,480
Sold 9/22/2025
Heritage Auctions
1879-CC $1 -- Altered Surfaces, Damaged -- ANACS Details. VF25. Mintage 756,000....
$324
Sold 5/7/2025
Heritage Auctions
1879-CC $1 VF20 PCGS. Mintage 756,000. ...
$690
Sold 3/24/2025
Heritage Auctions
1879-CC $1 VG10 PCGS. Mintage 756,000. ...
$336
Sold 1/29/2025
Heritage Auctions
1879-CC $1 Fine 15 PCGS. Mintage 756,000. ...
$444
Sold 12/25/2024
Heritage Auctions
1879-CC $1 MS61 PCGS. VAM-4....
$5,400
Sold 12/13/2024
Heritage Auctions
1879-CC $1 AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (56/6461). Mintage 756,000. ...
$145
Sold 12/11/2024
Heritage Auctions
1879-CC $1 VF35 PCGS. Mintage 756,000. ...
$990
Sold 12/4/2024
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