1891-CC Morgan Dollar

The 1891-CC Morgan Dollar (Buy on eBay) had an original mintage of 1,618,000, which was higher than most other Carson City Mint issues. However, due to a lower representation with the GSA Hoard, this issue is somewhat scarce.

1891-CC Morgan Dollar

The inventory of the General Services Administration holdings revealed a total of 5,687 examples of this coin, which represented less than one percent of the original mintage. Other Carson City issues such as the 1883-CC Morgan Dollar, 1884-CC Morgan Dollar, and 1885-CC Morgan Dollar were represented within the holdings by more than half of the original mintage, resulting in more widespread availability.

Although the 1891-CC is available, the striking quality can vary from coin to coin. Collectors should take care in locating a sharply struck example with a minimum of distracting contact marks.

1891-CC Morgan Dollar Mintage and Specifications

  • Mintage: 1,618,000
  • Mint Mark: CC (Carson City)
  • Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
  • Weight: 26.73 grams
  • Diameter: 38.1 mm




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