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
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