1879-CC $1 Capped Die MS(PCGS#7088)

November 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8355

Grade

MS61

Price

5,040

Lot Description

Blushes of iridescent reddish-golden toning appear to drift toward the borders of this otherwise light silver-gray example. Boldly struck with an overall smooth appearance in hand. Long overlooked in favor of its Clear CC counterpart, the VAM-3 Capped Die is now recognized as the rarer <em>Guide Book</em> variety of the 1879-CC. This is a semi-key date Carson City Mint Morgan dollar issue in an absolute sense, of course, the present example a pleasing BU survivor that is sure to win many adherents in today's market.