Description
1879-CC Morgan Dollar GSA HOARD S$1 PCGS MS63 Light toning
PCGS # 518848
Grading Service PCGS
Grade MS63
Mint Location Carson City
Year 1879
Designation NONE
Strike Business
Grade Add On
1879-CC Morgan Dollar GSA HOARD S$1 PCGS MS63 Light toning
1879-cc
SKU: 36786671
A coveted Carson City rarity with pedigree and eye appeal, this 1879-CC Morgan Silver Dollar hails from the historic GSA Hoard and is certified PCGS MS63. A better-date from the famed Western mint, it offers vibrant cartwheel luster accented by light, original toning—soft champagne-gold with delicate pastel silvery-blue at the peripheries—creating a pleasing, vintage patina that serious collectors value.
Highlights:
Date/Mint: 1879-CC (Carson City) – a scarcer, in-demand CC issue
Certification: PCGS MS63 (Mint State), attractive luster with few scattered marks
Pedigree: GSA Hoard – an iconic Treasury vault discovery of Carson City dollars
Eye Appeal: Light, original toning with subtle champagne and pale blue hues
Collectability: Desirable intersection of better-date rarity, CC mystique, and hoard provenance
Historical significance:
Struck at the legendary Carson City Mint, the 1879-CC is widely regarded as a tougher CC date in the Morgan Dollar series. Its GSA Hoard pedigree connects it directly to the U.S. Treasury’s historic dispersal in the 1970s, a touchstone event in American numismatics. Combined with George T. Morgan’s classic Liberty and eagle designs, this piece embodies Old West silver history and enduring collector demand.
Specifications:
Denomination: One Dollar
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Weight: 26.73 g; ASW 0.7734 oz
Diameter: 38.1 mm; Reeded edge
Designer: George T. Morgan
Why this coin:
Better-date Carson City issue in certified Mint State
Attractive, original toning and strong luster for the grade
Sought-after GSA Hoard pedigree enhances desirability and liquidity
An excellent opportunity for both advanced specialists and discerning new collectors, this 1879-CC Morgan Dollar offers the right mix of rarity, grade, eye appeal, and historic pedigree. Secure this standout CC key for your collection today.