#86 • 1884 Silver Morgan Dollar Carson City

Part of Gold and Silver Showcase (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $120.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $300-600 Origin: United States Denomination: One Dollar Year: 1884 Mint: Carson City Grade/Condition: Estimated : MS Metal: Silver Weight (+/- 0.2g): 26.6 Grams Additional Description: The 1884 Morgan Silver Dollar from the Carson City Mint is a coveted issue, prized for its relatively low mintage and the storied history of the “CC” mint mark. With just 640,000 coins produced, it stands among the scarcer dates from Carson City, making it a focal point for in Western U.S. coinage and frontier minting heritage. Carson City’s role during the late 19th century was deeply connected to the silver mining boom in Nevada, particularly the Comstock Lode. The 1884-CC Morgan Dollar represents not only a piece of monetary history but also a tangible link to this era of American expansion and industrial growth. George T. Morgan’s design endures here, with Liberty’s classical profile framed by a Phrygian cap adorned with cotton and wheat on the obverse, and a bold eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch on the reverse. The “CC” mint mark beneath the wreath is a hallmark of the mint’s distinctive legacy.