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1880-CC 8/Low 7 One Dollar MS Values
Details
Featuring the reverse style (rounded breast) of 1879, the 1880-CC 8 Over Low 7 is a popular variety that many Morgan dollar enthusiasts chase down, and it is a relatively common example of an 1880-CC variety. The Low 7 variety is distinguishable from the High 7 by looking for the location of the ghostlike remnants of the 7 in and around the second numeral 8 in the date. With the Low 7, the horizontal bar at the top of the 7 is seen consuming much of the inner, upper loop of the 8 and extending much farther down below the 8 than is seen with the High 7. The Low 7 is available in all grade levels through mid-Gem range including MS66, though becomes rare above that point. PLs and DMPLs are significantly scarcer still, though can be obtained in Gem levels for a price.
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $67.53
Obverse: Portrait of Liberty centered. On the left are found 7 stars with the words E*PLURIBUS*UNUM followed by 6 stars on the right. The date is positioned at the bottom.
Reverse: The heraldic eagle is centered holding a bunch of arrows and branch surrounded by and olive leaves. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR frame the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears above the letters DO of DOLLAR.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Carson City
Mintage:
591,000
Coinage Type:
Morgan silver dollar
Coinage Years:
1878-1921
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
CC
Prefix:
Top 100
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
8/Low 7
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
26.73 gr
Weight:
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
E PLURIBUS UNUM, LIBERTY, 1880
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, ONE DOLLAR
Reverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
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