Lot 314
1890 Silver Morgan Dollar Carson City
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $130
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $100-300
Origin: United States
Denomination: One Dollar
Year: 1890
Mint: Carson City
Grade/Condition: Estimated: VF
Metal: Silver
Weight (+/- 0.2g): 26.6 Grams
Additional Description: The 1890 Silver Morgan Dollar struck at the Carson City Mint is a notable example of late nineteenth-century American coinage, combining historical significance with the artistry of George T. Morgan. Liberty’s profile, crowned with wheat and cotton, conveys a youthful strength emblematic of the nation’s ideals, while the reverse eagle, clutching arrows and an olive branch, balances power with peace.
The CC mintmark beneath the wreath identifies its origin in Carson City, Nevada, a mint famous for producing limited-run coins during the western silver boom. With its composition of 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper, the dollar carries both intrinsic value and aesthetic appeal.
Carson City Morgans are especially prized among collectors for their scarcity and historical context, linking the coin to a dynamic period of American expansion and mining enterprise. Well-preserved examples offer a tangible connection to the West’s economic development and remain highly sought after as symbols of craftsmanship and national heritage.
Lot details
- Lot
- 314
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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