1881-CC $1 MS(PCGS#7126)

Spring 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3068

Grade

MS67+

Price

19,200

Lot Description

Brilliant surfaces display bright, frosty mint luster. Fully struck and virtually pristine, it is little wonder that this beautiful Superb Gem ranks among the finest examples of the issue evaluated by both PCGS and CAC. It is destined for inclusion in a top-flight collection of Morgan dollars or Carson City Mint coinage.<p>The 1881-CC has the second lowest mintage of all of the Morgan dollar issues struck at the storied Nevada branch mint. It was produced to a quantity of just 296,000 pieces, considerably less than the totals achieved for the more famous 1889-CC and 1879-CC issues. However, few 1881-CC dollars reached either circulation or the melting pots, with most being distributed throughout the 20th century in Treasury Department releases and, especially, the GSA sales of the 1970s. While Mint State examples are readily available, most are in grades of MS-66 and below due to bagmarks and other minor blemishes. Upper end Superb Gems like the present are rare, highlighting the significance of this offering for quality-conscious collectors.