1879-CC Morgan Silver Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM-5 Low Mintage Key Date Registry Set

1879-CC Morgan Silver Dollar PCGS MS64 VAM-5 Low Mintage Key Date Registry Set

This 1879-CC Morgan Silver Dollar, graded MS64 by PCGS, represents one of the most sought-after key dates in the entire Morgan Dollar series. Struck at the fabled Carson City Mint, this coin is part of the elite Badgerland Registry Set of Morgan Dollars — a collection known for quality and visual distinction.

This example is attributed as VAM-5, a notable die variety featuring several telltale diagnostics: tripled stars, a doubled "18" in the date, vertical polishing lines extending from Liberty’s nostril, and a CC mintmark slightly shifted to the left. These small but fascinating features offer collectors an added layer of numismatic depth and interest.

With a tiny original mintage of just 756,000 coins, the 1879-CC is the lowest-mintage Carson City issue of the early Morgan Dollar years (1878–1885). Most of these coins were released into circulation and saw heavy use, making Choice Mint State survivors like this one extremely desirable.

This specimen offers crisp design definition, particularly in Liberty’s hair and the eagle’s breast, with only minor blending above the ear — common for the issue. The surfaces are lustrous and lightly prooflike, with subtle reflectivity in the fields, further elevating its visual appeal. A soft wisp of lilac and caramel toning adorns Liberty’s cheek, adding character without diminishing the coin’s brilliant brilliance. Overall, this is a standout coin in both quality and appearance.