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Morgan dollar CC mint mark value
A 'CC' mint mark on a Morgan dollar means Carson City — and Carson City dollars are the most sought-after Morgans. But not all CC dollars are equal: the 1889-CC, the toughest Carson City date, guides at $690–$1,250 in Good to Fine, while a common 1882–1884-CC trades far lower. The melt floor for any Morgan is $41.76.
The three numbers that matter
Prices as of Oct 25, 2026 · Silver spot $54.00/ozt (Kitco, Oct 25, 2026) · Circulated, common date, problem-free, raw (uncertified) unless stated
The 1889-CC is second only to the legendary 1893-S in overall Morgan scarcity (PCGS): 350,000 were struck, and 93–95% were melted under the 1918 Pittman Act. Only one 1889-CC was found among the 1.7 million CC coins in the 1970s GSA sales. The 1893-S, the king of Morgans, lists at $4,600 in Good-4.
How to tell it
Flip the coin: the mint mark is on the reverse, above the 'DO' in 'DOLLAR', below the eagle's tail. 'CC' means Carson City. No mark means Philadelphia; 'O' is New Orleans; 'S' is San Francisco. The CC mark on a genuine coin sits slightly low and may tilt faintly.
Not all CC dollars are equal
Carson City struck Morgans from 1878 to 1893. The common dates (1882–1884-CC) trade well above melt but far below the 1889-CC. The 1893-CC (the final Carson City Morgan) lists at $475 in Good-4; the 1879-CC at $250. Check the date before pricing — the mint mark alone does not set the price.
The fake problem
The 1893-S, 1889-CC and 1895 are among the most counterfeited US coins, and added or altered mint marks are common. Never sell a suspected 1889-CC raw — the buyer discount for ungraded examples far exceeds the cost of certification. If a seller will not let the coin go to PCGS or NGC first, walk away.
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