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***Auction Highlight*** 1881-cc Morgan Dollar $1 Graded Gem++ Unc By USCG (fc)

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***Auction Highlight*** 1881-cc Morgan Dollar $1 Graded Gem++ Unc By USCG (fc)
***Auction Highlight*** 1881-cc Morgan Dollar $1 Graded Gem++ Unc By USCG. Brilliant ice white surfaces are fully struck, as befits the issue, with intense mint luster in a blend of satin and frosty qualities. Both sides are exceptionally well preserved and border on pristine. The 1881-CC boasts the second lowest mintage of all of the Morgan dollar issues struck at the Carson City Mint. Produced to a quantity of just 296,000 pieces, this mintage was considerably scanter than those of the more famous 1889-CC and 1879-CC issues. However, few 1881-CC dollars reached circulation, with most being distributed throughout the 20th century in Treasury Department releases and the GSA sales of the 1970s. While Mint State examples are readily available, most of these are confined to grades of MS-66 and below by bag marks and other minor blemishes. Upper end Superb Gems like the present are rare, highlighting the fleeting nature of this offering for the quality conscious collector. Tied for 6th Finest Known. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation