April 12, 2012
Beautiful and rare Silver Coin from 1885 CC
This 1885 CC is one of the creations of George T. Morgan that is minted in Carson City. It has a circulation strikes mintage of 228,000. It is measure 38.1 millimeters in diameter and 26.73 grams in the weight. It is made of metal content which is 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. The mint mark “CC” is beneath the bow in the reverse. This 1885 CC is common in all uncirculated grade including the Gem. Even the proof likes and deep mirror proof likes are readily available. The typical uncirculated grade is the MS-64 and followed by the MS-63. The optimal collecting grade of this 1885 CC is the MS-64. The 1885 CC exist by the hundreds of thousands of pieces as more than half of the original mintage survived and was distributed in the late 20th century. Most examples are brilliant, lustrous and attractive to the eye. The 1885 CC is the rarest of all the Morgan dollars in circulated grades. The striking ranges from somewhat weak to very sharp but most are above average. Most are well struck with brilliant frosty luster. Nearly all of the 1885 CC were bagged and stored. Bags were distributed from treasury building in Washington DC after which they remained available on the numismatic market.
VG-8: $600
AU-50: $725
MS-65: $1,525
Morgan Dollar 1884 O Silver Coin
This 1884 O is designed by George T. Morgan, in the measure of 38.1 millimeters in diameter and in the weight of 26.73 grams. It is made of silver which is containing 90 percent and a copper which is also contain 10 percent. The mint mark “O” is stand for New Orleans the beneath the bow in the reverse. This 1884 O silver dollar coin is common in all uncirculated grade including gem. The proof likes and the deep mirror proof likes are also easy to obtain. The most common uncirculated grade is the MS_63 and the MS-64. The optimal collecting grade of this 1884 O is the MS-65 and it has a circulation strike mintage of 9,730,000. The 1884 O was minted in quantity and the examples are readily available today in all Mint State grades. There are many proof likes coins existence one sided as well as two sided. Most show little contrast and are the antithesis of cameo and most are heavily bag marked. Many were paid out and used in circulation in the 19th century, and large quantities remained in storage. In the 1933 and 1934 multiple of bags were turned loose by the treasury department.
VG-8: $18
AU-50: $23
MS-65: $160
Nice 1882 CC Silver Dollar
This 1882 silver dollar coin is designed by George T. Morgan; in the sized of 38.1 millimeters in diameter and it is weight of 26.73 grams. This is made of silver a 90 percent and copper which is 10 percent. This is minted in Philadelphia. It has a circulation strike mintage of 11,100,000 and has a proof mintage of 1,100. The optimal collecting grade of this 1882 CC silver coin is the MS-64. This is readily obtainable in Mint State and even Gem condition. The most common uncirculated grade is the MS-63 that is followed by MS-64. The 1882 CC dollar coin is the next high mintage Philadelphia issues. The quality of pieces varies from sharply, struck and very attractive to weakly struck and unprepossessing. Many of these are heavily bag marked. The luster ranges from frosty to dull, however most coins are quite lustrous. The proofs like pieces exist and are in the distinct minority despite the high mintage of this date. The 1882 were released in quantity in the East in early times.
VG-8: $18
AU-50: $23
PF-60: $1,100
In Philadelphia minted silver coin from 1881
The 1881 silver dollar is readily obtainable in the Mint State but the Gems are slightly scarce. The most common uncirculated grades are the MS-63 and the MS-64 which enjoy nearly equal rarity. This silver coin is created by George T. Morgan by the sized of 38.1 millimeters in the diameter and weight of 26.73 grams. It has a metal content of 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper and it has a circulation strikes mintage of 9,162,991 and has of proof mintage of 984. This is minted in Philadelphia mint. The 1881 silver dollar was struck in large quantities. It is sharply struck, lustrous coins with superb eye appeal that is hard to find. Most of these 1881 silver dollar coin are well struck on obverse and reverse. The luster of these is varies from grainy or greasy to lustrous and frosty. Some dies are with proof like surface and are in the distinct minority. The 1881 is boldly struck central details glow with mingled mint brilliance and pale champagne iridescence, while the rims are alive with deep champagne highlights. These 1881 is most common in the East in the 1950’s that the coins were nuisance to collectors who looked through bank bags.
VG-8: $18
AU-50: $23
MS-65: $850
A common silver coin, the 1879 S
This 1879 S is one of the most common dates in the series. The high condition can be found with ease. The most uncirculated grades are the MS-64 and the MS-65. This is designed by George T. Morgan in the measure of 38.1 millimeters in diameter and weight of 26.73 grams. It is made of metal content which is 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. This silver dollar coin 1879 S is minted in San Francisco, the mint mark “S” is beneath the bow in the reverse. The optimal collecting grade of this 1879 S is the MS-63. It has a circulation strikes mintage of 500,000 estimated pieces. It usually seen as well struck and usually seen with attractive frosty luster and some have areas of die polish interrupting the frost. The semi-proof like coins is seen with frequency in the context of the variety proof like coins but is in the distinct minority. The handful of leftover reverses shipped to San Francisco in 1878. Few were ever gone into the circulation and not many were in the treasury releases of later years.
VG-8: $23
AU-50: $48
MS-65: $7,500
1889 S American Silver Coins
The 1889 S is designed by George T. Morgan in the diameter of 38.1 millimeter and weight of 26.73 grams. This composed of metal which is 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. It has a circulation strikes mintage of 700,000. The mint mark S is stands for San Francisco that is located the letter S in beneath the bow on the reverse. This American Morgan silver dollar coin is easily obtainable in all grades including the Gem. The proof likes and the deep mirror proof like are very scarce. The most common uncirculated grade is the MS-63 that is followed by the MS-64 and then the MS-62. The optimal collecting grade of this 1889 S is the MS-64. This usually seen fairly struck and typically encountered with excellent luster. Many have proof like surfaces. In 1889 most of these dollars seem to have been moved only within the walls of the San Francisco Mint into the storage vault. Few bags were paid out then many bags in the 1940’s. In the 1950’s bags could be obtained for face value at the mint but there was not a strong demand for them. Many were sent to casinos.
VG-8: $40
AU-50: $125
MS-65: $2,000
Silver Coins at its best - 1894 O Morgan Dollar
The 1894 O is minted in New Orleans and the letter S is located beneath the bow on the reverse. This is designed by George T. Morgan in the diameter of 38.1 millimeter and weight of 26.73 grams. This is composed of metal which is 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. This 1894 O American silver dollar has a circulation strike mintage of 1,723,000 and the optimal collecting grade is the MS-64. The examples of the 1894 O in Mint State are often wretched in appearance. The strike is usually below average and the diligent searching is needed and the luster is typically satiny and attractive on higher grade pieces, and dull in lower grade. The proofs like coins are elusive. In the early 1950’s there are several bags surfaced giving dealers an adequate supply.
VG-8: $60
AU-50: $330
MS-65: $55,000
American Silver Coin from 1985
The 1895 is designed by the famous designer in America George T. Morgan and in the diameter of 38.1 millimeter and weight of 26.73 grams. It is also content of metal which is 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. This American Silver dollar coin is minted in Philadelphia. It has a circulation strike mintage of 12,000 estimated and has a proof mintage of 880. The striking of the proof was limited. The proofs of these 1895 dollars are well struck. This 1895 is called the king of Morgan dollars and is most desirable and sought after dates in the series.
PF-60: $42,500
PF-65: $80,000
PF-67: $90,000
1894 S Morgan Dollar is a special silver coin!
The 1894 S dollar is a numismatic delight. This is also a most well struck, lustrous and pleasing to the eye. The MS-65 grade of this grade are difficult to find and justifiably more expensive. This 1894 S American silver dollar is usually seen well struck, this is also typically with excellent luster. This coin dollar is designed by George T. Morgan in the diameter of 38.1 millimeter and weight of 26.73 grams. This is contented with metal which is 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. This 1894 S series is minted in San Francisco and the letter S is beneath in the bow on the reverse. The proofs like pieces are scarce. This American silver dollar series has a circulation strike mintage of 1,260,000 and it has an optimal collecting grade of MS-64. There are bags of 1894 S dollars were paid out in the 1950’s and several bags came out in Deer Lodge Montana. And bags of 1894 S dollars also continued to be available at face value in the 1950’s but it is demand was low.
VG-8: $60
AU-50: $550
MS-65: $7,000
Beautiful 1900-O Silver Coin
The 1900 O dollars is plentiful in the Mint State. The luster is usually excellent but it is quite. The strike is varies from weak to quite sharp and New Orleans dollars are from the old style die with well defined breast feathers. The mint luster is typically frosty and attractive. This is also designed by George T. Morgan in the diameter of 38.1 millimeters and weight of 26.73 grams. It is made of 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. The O is located in the center of the wreath on the reverse and its stand of its mint New Orleans. The optimal collecting grade of this silver dollar coin is the MS-65 and it has a circulation strike mintage of 11,390,000 pieces estimated. The proof like coins are the most part unattractive and deeply proof like coins are rare. Many of these 1900 O dollars were paid out in the early years and quantities remained in the storage of the great treasury building in the Washington DC and Philadelphia. There are many mint mark positions of this year, most with medium O mint mark and with some exceptions.
VG-8: $18
AU-50: $25
MS-65: $195
Wonderful 1899-O Silver Coin by George Morgan
This 1899 O is designed by George T. Morgan in the diameter of 38.1 millimeters and weight of 26.73 grams. This is also made of metal which is containing 90 percent of silver and 10 percent of copper. This American silver dollar is minted in New Orleans and O is located in the center of the wreath on the reverse. It has a circulation strike mintage of 12,290,000 and the optimal collecting grade is the MS-65. The 1899 O was another star in the great treasury that released of autumn 1962. The usual 1899 O is sparkling and beautiful to behold. The striking varies from below average to sharp but is generally above average and most of these 1899 O dollars are lustrous and attractive. In the Mint State the 1899 O was elusive in early years. In 1947 and 1948 and into the early 1950’s few bags emerged from hiding in the treasury building in Washington DC and were shipped to banks.
VG-8: $21
AU-50: $25
MS-65: $160
VG-8: $21
AU-50: $25
MS-65: $160
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