1880-CC Morgan Dollar
Morgan dollars remain the backbone of U.S. silver collecting, and this 1880-CC from the Carson City Mint taps into that enduring demand. Struck during the series run that spanned 1878 through 1904 and again in 1921, it stands as one of the most collected classic U.S. silver dollars, prized for its branch-mint origin and place among the dates and mint marks enthusiasts seek. George T. Morgan’s Liberty portrait graces the obverse, while the reverse displays the heraldic eagle.
The coin is struck in 90% silver and 10% copper, with a weight of 0.7734 troy ounces, reflecting the precise standards that defined the entire Morgan series. Collectors value these Carson City issues for their historical ties to the Old West mint and the devoted following they attract in type sets and date collections. Strike quality, luster, and eye appeal remain central to what draws buyers to examples like this one.
Key features
- Year: 1880
- Mint: Carson City Mint
- Denomination: $1
- Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
- Weight: 0.7734 troy oz
- Fineness: 90%
- Silver content (ASW): 0.7734 troy oz
- Diameter: 38.1 mm
- Edge: reeded
- Designer: George T. Morgan
- Obverse: Liberty head facing left with cap and cotton blossoms
- Reverse: Heraldic eagle with wings spread
- Mint marks: Philadelphia (none), Denver (D), San Francisco (S), New Orleans (O), Carson City (CC)
- Varieties: 1880-CC
- Mintage: More than 500 million struck across all mints; Carson City and key dates command premiums
- Collector demand: Heavily collected by date and mint; CC-mint and 1893-S are notable condition rarities