1879-CC $1 VAM 3, Capped Die TOP 100 MS(PCGS#133869)

1879-CC $1 VAM 3, Capped Die TOP 100 MS (PCGS#133869)

Spring 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Lot Description: Beautiful mint frost flows over both sides of this exceptionally well preserved, visually appealing Gem. Vividly toned, the obverse exhibits pinkish-apricot outlines to the design elements, while the reverse is more extensively patinated in a blend of steel-blue iridescence and warmer pinkish-gray. Boldly struck throughout, this is an outstanding example of both the issue and variety. It is sure to appeal to astute Morgan dollar VAM collectors.<p>Largely known as the Capped Die, the 1879-CC Large CC Over Small CC variety is actually an overmintmark. The reverse die was first affixed with the small CC as used in the production of the 1878-CC Morgan dollar. This small CC was later partially effaced and a larger CC was entered in its place. Still later, the die acquired a considerable amount of rust in the mintmark area, and all known 1879-CC Capped Die Morgans display the effects around the CC. Since this variety has also been described as the Broken CC, the 1879-CC Capped Die has garnered quite a bit of negative press over the years. This is unfortunate, since the Capped Die is actually scarcer than its Perfect CC counterpart in all grades. Nowhere is this discrepancy more marked than at the Gem Mint State level of preservation. This is an exceptional example perfect for an advanced Registry Set.