Lot 277
1880 Silver Morgan Dollar Carson City
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $200
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $400-600
Origin: United States
Denomination: One Dollar
Year: 1880
Mint: Carson City
Grade/Condition: Estimated: F
Metal: Silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 26.3 Grams
Additional Description: The 1880 Morgan Silver Dollar struck at the Carson City Mint is one of the more intriguing and desirable issues in the Morgan series, valued for its relative scarcity, historical context, and notable die varieties. Bearing the distinctive “CC” mint mark beneath the eagle on the reverse, this coin was struck in relatively limited numbers, just 591,000 pieces, making it one of the lower mintage issues of the year. Produced during a period when the Carson City Mint was nearing the end of its operations, the 1880-CC is particularly known for its complex die history. Several varieties exist, most famously the “1880/79-CC” overdate, where the remnants of a 1879 date are visible beneath the 1880 digits. Additional distinctions among these include differences in the shape and style of the mintmark, known as “Large CC” or “Small CC” varieties. These characteristics offer rich ground for specialists and add considerable depth to collecting this issue. Designed by George T. Morgan, the obverse features Liberty crowned with cotton and wheat, a nod to America’s agrarian roots, while the reverse presents a defiant eagle with wings spread, grasping arrows and an olive branch; a visual expression of strength tempered by peace. Struck in 90% silver and 10% copper, the coin was issued under the Bland-Allison Act, which mandated the U.S. Treasury to purchase silver for coinage, largely benefitting mining regions like Nevada, where Carson City played a pivotal role.
Lot details
- Lot
- 277
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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