1878-CC Morgan Dollar
Guidelines for Collecting:
The Reverse of 1878 (PAF) with 7 tail feathers was used to produce 1878 Morgan dollars at the Carson City (CC) Mint. There are enough 1878-CC dollars around to satisfy the needs of the numismatic community, and most are in Mint State, with circulated examples proving more elusive. In all instances, the demand for Carson City Morgan dollars today is greater than for those of any other single mint. The CC mintmark holds a special appeal for collectors and a Carson City Morgan dollar of equal rarity to a Philadelphia, New Orleans, or San Francisco dollar will command a higher price. Striking quality varies. The eagle on the reverse is flat-breasted, with most showing sharply defined feathers. The luster is usually satiny.
Availability in Circulated Grades:
Though available in circulated condition, the 1878-CC can prove to be elusive if you’re working on a mid-grade circulated Morgan dollar set. Much attention is paid to AU examples of the date.
Availability in Mint State Grades:
The date is readily available in Mint State up to and including gem-quality specimens. Indeed, many tens of thousands of examples are extant, largely from Treasury and later GSA holdings. Look for a bold strike and strong eye appeal when you select this date. MS-64 is a grade often chosen by Morgan dollar fanciers.
Availability in Proof:
None produced.
The example to the left was sold by Stack's Bowers Galleries in the August 2015 Chicago ANA Auction, where it realized $16,450.
1878-CC Morgan Dollar Auction Highlights
 PCGS MS-66, CAC Sold for $16,450 View Lot 10146 |  PCGS MS-66+, CAC Sold for $15,275 View Lot 2154 |  NGC MS-67 Sold for $14,687 View Lot 11058 |
