This is a certified example of the 1880/79-CC Morgan Silver Dollar with the Reverse of 1878, graded MS65 by NGC and housed in a GSA holder. Struck at the Carson City Mint, the coin contains 0.7734 troy ounces of silver at .900 fineness, consistent with the standard Morgan dollar specifications established by the Coinage Act of 1873. The overdate designation, the GSA provenance, and the Reverse of 1878 variety combine to make this one of the more historically layered issues in the entire Morgan series.
We carry this piece for collectors and serious numismatists who recognize that certified GSA Carson City Morgans occupy a distinct place in American coinage history. The MS65 grade represents a Gem Mint State specimen with above-average eye appeal and only the most minimal surface disturbances visible under magnification.
The Morgan dollar series was introduced in 1878, designed by George T. Morgan, and remained in production through 1904 before a brief revival in 1921. Carson City issues from this era carry added historical weight because of the mint's direct connection to the Comstock Lode si
…This is a certified example of the 1880/79-CC Morgan Silver Dollar with the Reverse of 1878, graded MS65 by NGC and housed in a GSA holder. Struck at the Carson City Mint, the coin contains 0.7734 troy ounces of silver at .900 fineness, consistent with the standard Morgan dollar specifications established by the Coinage Act of 1873. The overdate designation, the GSA provenance, and the Reverse of 1878 variety combine to make this one of the more historically layered issues in the entire Morgan series.
We carry this piece for collectors and serious numismatists who recognize that certified GSA Carson City Morgans occupy a distinct place in American coinage history. The MS65 grade represents a Gem Mint State specimen with above-average eye appeal and only the most minimal surface disturbances visible under magnification.
The Morgan dollar series was introduced in 1878, designed by George T. Morgan, and remained in production through 1904 before a brief revival in 1921. Carson City issues from this era carry added historical weight because of the mint's direct connection to the Comstock Lode silver strikes in Nevada, which fueled much of the production during the late 19th century. The CC mintmark has long been associated with lower surviving populations and stronger collector demand relative to Philadelphia and New Orleans issues of the same period.
The overdate variety on this coin, 1880/79-CC, reflects the practice of repunching dies from one year over dies from the prior year, a common production reality at the time. What distinguishes this specific issue further is the use of the Reverse of 1878 die, which features an eagle with eight tail feathers rather than the revised seven-feather reverse adopted in later years. The combination of the overdate and this earlier reverse type makes it a recognized variety among specialists.
The GSA designation refers to the U.S. General Services Administration's sale of Treasury-held Morgan dollars in the 1970s. A large number of Carson City coins were among those released, and many reached the public in original GSA soft-pack holders. Coins that have since been certified by NGC while retaining that GSA provenance carry documentation of their unbroken chain of custody from federal storage to the current market.
The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Liberty wearing a crown inscribed with the word LIBERTY, framed by thirteen stars and the date below. Morgan's design conveys a refined classical style that set a new standard for American coinage at the time. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA arcs above while E PLURIBUS UNUM and the date anchor the lower field.
The Reverse of 1878 on this coin shows a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings and eight tail feathers, a detail that distinguishes it visually from the more common seven-feather reverse. The eagle clutches arrows and an olive branch, with a ribbon bearing E PLURIBUS UNUM above and ONE DOLLAR below. The reverse design on early-year dies like this one tends to have a slightly different overall relief and feather rendering compared to later issues, which trained eyes can identify without magnification.
At MS65, the surfaces should display strong luster with at most a few small contact marks or bag abrasions that do not detract from the overall visual impression. Carson City coins at this grade level are particularly scarce given the harsher handling and storage conditions that characterized western mint operations during the period.
NGC certification provides independent verification of this coin's authenticity, grade, and variety attribution. As an authorized NGC dealer, we stand behind the integrity of every certified product we carry. The MS65 designation reflects NGC's assessment after detailed inspection of the coin's surfaces, luster, strike, and eye appeal against the full population of known examples.
The GSA holder adds a secondary layer of provenance documentation. Coins that remain in their original GSA packaging or that carry GSA attribution from NGC have a documented history tracing back to federal Treasury stockpiles, which removes any ambiguity about the coin's pre-modern storage history. This matters to collectors who place weight on unbroken provenance in addition to numeric grade.
This coin is graded MS65 by NGC, meaning it is a Gem Mint State example with full, original luster and only minor imperfections that are not individually distracting. At this grade, the coin will display vibrant cartwheel luster and sharp strike detail, with the surfaces reflecting the care that allowed it to survive over a century without significant handling damage. The GSA connection adds further assurance that this coin spent decades in protected federal storage before entering the collector market.
The coin ships encapsulated in its NGC slab, which provides rigid protection against contact, moisture, and handling damage. Individual certified coins are typically shipped with additional protective packaging to ensure the slab arrives in the same condition it left our facility. Because this is a graded numismatic piece, it will not arrive in a generic flip or standard tube configuration.
Pricing for this coin reflects both its silver content and its significant numismatic premium above spot. The underlying silver value based on 0.7734 troy ounces at .900 fineness represents only a fraction of what drives the price of a certified GSA Morgan in MS65. Grade scarcity, variety attribution, Carson City provenance, and collector demand for high-end CC Morgans all contribute to the premium a coin like this commands.
Our pricing reflects current market conditions and is updated in real time. The bid and ask spread displayed on this product page gives you a clear and transparent picture of both the acquisition cost and the current wholesale resale value, so you can evaluate the complete transaction rather than focusing solely on the purchase price.
Certified Morgan dollars, particularly CC-mint examples in Gem grades, maintain consistent demand among collectors and dealers. The NGC slab, the GSA provenance designation, and the variety attribution all contribute to a more easily documented and traded asset compared to raw coins of comparable grade. Buyers in the secondary market can confirm what they are acquiring without independent regrading, which supports efficient resale.
We operate as a two-way market, meaning you can both purchase and sell products like this within our platform. Wholesale bid pricing on certified numismatic pieces reflects real-time collector demand rather than a fixed schedule, and the live bid data available through our platform gives you a realistic picture of current liquidation value before you ever need to sell.
Few coins in the Morgan series can claim the combination of attributes present in this piece. The overdate variety, the Reverse of 1878 die, the Carson City mintmark, the GSA provenance, and the MS65 certification by NGC each add a distinct layer of collector interest independently. Together, they make this a coin that stands well apart from a standard CC Morgan of the same date and grade.
For collectors building a high-quality set of Carson City Morgans or pursuing variety-specific examples, this coin addresses multiple collecting criteria simultaneously. The NGC certification removes authentication risk, and the GSA designation adds documented federal storage history that enhances rather than simply supports the coin's narrative. At the MS65 tier, the visual presentation matches the historical significance of the variety.
We are an authorized dealer for both NGC and PCGS, which means we carry certified coins with full confidence in the grading and authentication that comes with the slab. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a consistent standard of professionalism across every transaction. When you purchase a certified numismatic piece from us, you are buying from a dealer with established relationships in the industry and a reputation we take seriously.
Our pricing is transparent and grounded in real-time market data. We display the bid and ask spread on each product page so you can evaluate the full cost of ownership rather than a purchase price in isolation. We are built around a two-way market model that treats both buying and selling as equally important parts of the experience, and our goal is to give you the information you need to make a confident and well-informed decision.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our catalog, including certified numismatic pieces like this Carson City Morgan. Rather than relying on indicative or estimated pricing, Pro members see real-time market pricing that reflects actual wholesale supply and demand. For collectors tracking market conditions across the CC Morgan series or monitoring premium trends in certified GSA coins, having access to live data rather than static price lists makes a meaningful difference.
Pro membership also includes real-time portfolio valuation based on current wholesale bid pricing, proprietary market intelligence tools, and product research capabilities that allow you to compare premiums, spreads, and liquidity across the broader catalog. These tools are designed to reduce the information gap that has historically made the numismatic market more opaque than it needs to be, and they are particularly useful when evaluating a variety-specific certified coin where premium behavior can shift with collector demand and population changes.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make the buying process as straightforward as possible. You can complete your purchase using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, or cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each option is supported by our secure transaction infrastructure, so you can choose the method that works best for you without compromising on safety or convenience.
Product ID: BST-0020211ECA
| Year | 1880 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Silver |
| Bullion Coin Type | Morgan Dollar |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Brand/Mint | U.S. Mint |
| Mint Mark | CC - Carson City |
| Purity | 0.9 |
| Weight | 0.7734 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.4 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.1 mm |
| Inner Pack (Quantity) | 20 |
| Grade | MS65 |
| Grading Service | NGC |
This is a certified example of the 1880/79-CC Morgan Silver Dollar with the Reverse of 1878, graded MS65 by NGC and housed in a GSA holder. Struck at the Carson City Mint, the coin contains 0.7734 troy ounces of silver at .900 fineness, consistent with the standard Morgan dollar specifications established by the Coinage Act of 1873. The overdate designation, the GSA provenance, and the Reverse of 1878 variety combine to make this one of the more historically layered issues in the entire Morgan series.
We carry this piece for collectors and serious numismatists who recognize that certified GSA Carson City Morgans occupy a distinct place in American coinage history. The MS65 grade represents a Gem Mint State specimen with above-average eye appeal and only the most minimal surface disturbances visible under magnification.
The Morgan dollar series was introduced in 1878, designed by George T. Morgan, and remained in production through 1904 before a brief revival in 1921. Carson City issues from this era carry added historical weight because of the mint's direct connection to the Comstock Lode si
…This is a certified example of the 1880/79-CC Morgan Silver Dollar with the Reverse of 1878, graded MS65 by NGC and housed in a GSA holder. Struck at the Carson City Mint, the coin contains 0.7734 troy ounces of silver at .900 fineness, consistent with the standard Morgan dollar specifications established by the Coinage Act of 1873. The overdate designation, the GSA provenance, and the Reverse of 1878 variety combine to make this one of the more historically layered issues in the entire Morgan series.
We carry this piece for collectors and serious numismatists who recognize that certified GSA Carson City Morgans occupy a distinct place in American coinage history. The MS65 grade represents a Gem Mint State specimen with above-average eye appeal and only the most minimal surface disturbances visible under magnification.
The Morgan dollar series was introduced in 1878, designed by George T. Morgan, and remained in production through 1904 before a brief revival in 1921. Carson City issues from this era carry added historical weight because of the mint's direct connection to the Comstock Lode silver strikes in Nevada, which fueled much of the production during the late 19th century. The CC mintmark has long been associated with lower surviving populations and stronger collector demand relative to Philadelphia and New Orleans issues of the same period.
The overdate variety on this coin, 1880/79-CC, reflects the practice of repunching dies from one year over dies from the prior year, a common production reality at the time. What distinguishes this specific issue further is the use of the Reverse of 1878 die, which features an eagle with eight tail feathers rather than the revised seven-feather reverse adopted in later years. The combination of the overdate and this earlier reverse type makes it a recognized variety among specialists.
The GSA designation refers to the U.S. General Services Administration's sale of Treasury-held Morgan dollars in the 1970s. A large number of Carson City coins were among those released, and many reached the public in original GSA soft-pack holders. Coins that have since been certified by NGC while retaining that GSA provenance carry documentation of their unbroken chain of custody from federal storage to the current market.
The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Liberty wearing a crown inscribed with the word LIBERTY, framed by thirteen stars and the date below. Morgan's design conveys a refined classical style that set a new standard for American coinage at the time. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA arcs above while E PLURIBUS UNUM and the date anchor the lower field.
The Reverse of 1878 on this coin shows a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings and eight tail feathers, a detail that distinguishes it visually from the more common seven-feather reverse. The eagle clutches arrows and an olive branch, with a ribbon bearing E PLURIBUS UNUM above and ONE DOLLAR below. The reverse design on early-year dies like this one tends to have a slightly different overall relief and feather rendering compared to later issues, which trained eyes can identify without magnification.
At MS65, the surfaces should display strong luster with at most a few small contact marks or bag abrasions that do not detract from the overall visual impression. Carson City coins at this grade level are particularly scarce given the harsher handling and storage conditions that characterized western mint operations during the period.
NGC certification provides independent verification of this coin's authenticity, grade, and variety attribution. As an authorized NGC dealer, we stand behind the integrity of every certified product we carry. The MS65 designation reflects NGC's assessment after detailed inspection of the coin's surfaces, luster, strike, and eye appeal against the full population of known examples.
The GSA holder adds a secondary layer of provenance documentation. Coins that remain in their original GSA packaging or that carry GSA attribution from NGC have a documented history tracing back to federal Treasury stockpiles, which removes any ambiguity about the coin's pre-modern storage history. This matters to collectors who place weight on unbroken provenance in addition to numeric grade.
This coin is graded MS65 by NGC, meaning it is a Gem Mint State example with full, original luster and only minor imperfections that are not individually distracting. At this grade, the coin will display vibrant cartwheel luster and sharp strike detail, with the surfaces reflecting the care that allowed it to survive over a century without significant handling damage. The GSA connection adds further assurance that this coin spent decades in protected federal storage before entering the collector market.
The coin ships encapsulated in its NGC slab, which provides rigid protection against contact, moisture, and handling damage. Individual certified coins are typically shipped with additional protective packaging to ensure the slab arrives in the same condition it left our facility. Because this is a graded numismatic piece, it will not arrive in a generic flip or standard tube configuration.
Pricing for this coin reflects both its silver content and its significant numismatic premium above spot. The underlying silver value based on 0.7734 troy ounces at .900 fineness represents only a fraction of what drives the price of a certified GSA Morgan in MS65. Grade scarcity, variety attribution, Carson City provenance, and collector demand for high-end CC Morgans all contribute to the premium a coin like this commands.
Our pricing reflects current market conditions and is updated in real time. The bid and ask spread displayed on this product page gives you a clear and transparent picture of both the acquisition cost and the current wholesale resale value, so you can evaluate the complete transaction rather than focusing solely on the purchase price.
Certified Morgan dollars, particularly CC-mint examples in Gem grades, maintain consistent demand among collectors and dealers. The NGC slab, the GSA provenance designation, and the variety attribution all contribute to a more easily documented and traded asset compared to raw coins of comparable grade. Buyers in the secondary market can confirm what they are acquiring without independent regrading, which supports efficient resale.
We operate as a two-way market, meaning you can both purchase and sell products like this within our platform. Wholesale bid pricing on certified numismatic pieces reflects real-time collector demand rather than a fixed schedule, and the live bid data available through our platform gives you a realistic picture of current liquidation value before you ever need to sell.
Few coins in the Morgan series can claim the combination of attributes present in this piece. The overdate variety, the Reverse of 1878 die, the Carson City mintmark, the GSA provenance, and the MS65 certification by NGC each add a distinct layer of collector interest independently. Together, they make this a coin that stands well apart from a standard CC Morgan of the same date and grade.
For collectors building a high-quality set of Carson City Morgans or pursuing variety-specific examples, this coin addresses multiple collecting criteria simultaneously. The NGC certification removes authentication risk, and the GSA designation adds documented federal storage history that enhances rather than simply supports the coin's narrative. At the MS65 tier, the visual presentation matches the historical significance of the variety.
We are an authorized dealer for both NGC and PCGS, which means we carry certified coins with full confidence in the grading and authentication that comes with the slab. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect a consistent standard of professionalism across every transaction. When you purchase a certified numismatic piece from us, you are buying from a dealer with established relationships in the industry and a reputation we take seriously.
Our pricing is transparent and grounded in real-time market data. We display the bid and ask spread on each product page so you can evaluate the full cost of ownership rather than a purchase price in isolation. We are built around a two-way market model that treats both buying and selling as equally important parts of the experience, and our goal is to give you the information you need to make a confident and well-informed decision.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across our catalog, including certified numismatic pieces like this Carson City Morgan. Rather than relying on indicative or estimated pricing, Pro members see real-time market pricing that reflects actual wholesale supply and demand. For collectors tracking market conditions across the CC Morgan series or monitoring premium trends in certified GSA coins, having access to live data rather than static price lists makes a meaningful difference.
Pro membership also includes real-time portfolio valuation based on current wholesale bid pricing, proprietary market intelligence tools, and product research capabilities that allow you to compare premiums, spreads, and liquidity across the broader catalog. These tools are designed to reduce the information gap that has historically made the numismatic market more opaque than it needs to be, and they are particularly useful when evaluating a variety-specific certified coin where premium behavior can shift with collector demand and population changes.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make the buying process as straightforward as possible. You can complete your purchase using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, or cryptocurrency via BitPay. Each option is supported by our secure transaction infrastructure, so you can choose the method that works best for you without compromising on safety or convenience.
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