The Complete Guide to Carson City Morgan Silver Dollar

Morgan Silver Dollars were minted in Carson City from 1878 to 1885 and again from 1889 to 1893. You can tell the mintage of your Morgan Silver Dollars by the “CC” mint mark on the tail side of the coin underneath the eagle and wreath.

Thanks to the brief period these coins were minted, CC Morgan Silver Dollars are among the most valuable Morgan Silver Dollars. Since Morgan Dollars are one of the most collected coins, any coin collection you inherited or collection you put together could include them.

If you are interested in selling CC Morgan Silver Dollars and need any help identifying if a Morgan Silver Dollar is from the Carson City mint, reach out to us at Coinfully where an expert can tell you where your Morgan Dollars are from and how much they are worth during an appraisal. 

How Many CC Morgan Dollars Were Minted?

The Carson City mint produced a total of 13,766,041 Morgan Silver Dollars.

The amount of Morgan Silver Dollars minted is the lowest out of all United States mints that produced Morgan Dollars. It is believed that fewer than the original number of Morgan Dollars minted in Carson City still exist. This is due to the Pittman Act melting over 270 million Morgan Dollars in 1918 for their silver.

Though Seated Liberty and Trade Dollars were Carson City silver dollars minted before Morgan Dollars, no silver coins were minted in Carson City after the Morgan Dollar. The mintage of all gold and silver coins was halted at Carson City in 1893.

The Carson City Mint

The Carson City mint was created due to the rush of silver from the Comstock Lode, just like the San Francisco mint was created due to the California gold rush. With the decline of mining at the Comstock Lode, the mint was forced to shut down in 1893.

Now, the building that houses the Carson City Mint is the Nevada State Museum, Carson City.

Highest Carson City Morgan Silver Dollar Values

According to PCGS, the top five highest auction prices for Carson City Morgan Silver Dollars are:

• 1889-CC: $881,250
• 1889-CC (prooflike): $462,000
• 1889-CC (deep mirror prooflike): $228,000
• 1881-CC (deep mirror prooflike): $228,000
• 1891-CC (prooflike): $199,750

These Morgan Dollars from Carson City are the most valuable, but not the only valuable ones. Almost all have top auction prices of CC Morgan Silver Dollars into the thousands.

Lowest Price for Carson City Morgan Dollars

All Carson City Morgan Dollars were made of 90% silver, which means the minimum worth of them was based on the melt value of their silver content which is around $21. This is more than double the most valuable silver half dollars.

Though almost all Morgan Dollars are worth more than their silver content, having a professional appraise your coins is the only way to determine their true value. Get a free, zero-pressure appraisal from Coinfully to learn how much your coins are worth

What To Do With My Carson City Morgan Dollars?

If you own any Carson City Morgan Dollars, you have two options: keep or sell your coins.

If you decide to keep your CC Morgan Dollars, you have the option of continuing to grow your collection or having your coins graded to preserve their value.  

Since you already have a key date in Morgan Dollars, you would be free to focus on other valuable coins. 

When selling your Carson City Morgan Silver Dollars, you have a few more options regarding who you sell to (coin shops, dealers, or auctions) and where you sell (in-person or online). Remember, it’s important to get an appraisal first to ensure you receive the best price for your coins.

Selling your coins online offers all the benefits that selling them in person does but from the comfort of your own home. All you need to do is send an inventory listing of your coins with photos of your collection. 

If you are worried about the price of coin appraisals, Coinfully’s online appraisals are completely free and have a zero-pressure promise.

If you prefer selling your Carson City Morgan Silver Dollars in person, Coinfully’s at-home appraisals offer a convenient solution where an expert comes to your home to appraise your coins. Just like our online appraisals, an at-home appraisal with Coinfully is 100% free of charge and zero-pressure.

We highly recommend not selling your Carson City Morgan Dollars for their silver’s worth before getting an appraisal first. Chances are that they are worth more than the $21 you could get for their melt value.

If you are wondering what your Morgan Silver Dollars are worth, if they are from the Carson City mint, or have any other questions, the experts with Coinfully are standing by with a 100% free and zero-pressure online or at-home appraisal. Reach out to Coinfully now to get started!