What does CC mean on coins?

Coins from the Carson City Mint, with a CC mint mark, are especially prized with U.S. coin collectors. Learn why the CC mint mark is special. The Carson City (CC) mintmark designates coins struck at the branch of the U.S. Mint in Carson City, Nevada.

What does silver coin CC mean?

The New Orleans Mint began striking the new silver dollars in 1879. The Denver Mint, established in 1906, struck the coins for only one year, in 1921. The mint marks appearing on the coins are none, representing Philadelphia, "CC" for Carson City, "S" for San Francisco, "O" for New Orleans and "D" for Denver.

What does cc and O mean coins?

O. f all the mintmarked coins, the most popular among collectors are the Carson City Mint coins, known by their distinctive "cc" mintmark.

What coins were minted with CC?

During its operation, the Carson City Branch issued 57 different types of gold coins and produced eight coin denominations, including dimes, twenty cent pieces, quarters, halves, Trade dollars, Morgan dollars, five dollar gold pieces, ten dollar gold pieces, and twenty dollar gold pieces.

What is the rarest mint mark?

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Are coins with no mint mark valuable?

1922 pennies without the D mint mark are plain cents or plain pennies. An uncirculated 1922 plain penny with a high grade can be worth $12,000 or more.

How do you find the CC of a Morgan Silver Dollar?

The location of the mintmark on the reverse side of the Morgan silver dollar will help you to identify if your coin is authentic. The mintmark, if present, should be located above the letters “D” and “O” in the word “dollar” and below the wreath.

Where is the CC mint mark on a silver dollar?

Uncirculated Morgan Silver Dollars

Carson City dollars are designated by the “CC” mint mark located on the reverse at the 6 o'clock position directly above the D and O of Dollar.

When did the CC mint close?

Coin Press No. 1 ceased operations in 1893, and the Carson City Mint officially closed in 1899 as the result of a severe decline in mining on the Comstock Lode.

What makes a 1965 quarter valuable?

The 1965 Washington quarter was the first US quarter not made of 90% pure silver. This transition from silver “hard money” to copper coinage resulted in the rare and valuable 1965 silver quarter.

What is the rarest penny?

1958 Double Die Lincoln Penny - About $336,000

Due to an error involving a double stamping that affected the lettering on the front of the penny, this rare coin is highly coveted by collectors. Only three examples are known to exist, and one in great condition sold at auction in 2018 from about $336,000.

How much is a 2020 P bat quarter worth?

The P Bat quarter is also known as the 2020 P American Samoa quarter. This coin's value is $0.56 to $1.14 in the MS+ mint condition. You can also sell the quarter at a greater price if you have a higher grading.

What is a 1900 o CC Morgan dollar?

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What is a CC privy mark?

FEATURES “CC” PRIVY MARK – Since the Carson City branch mint no longer exists, the Philadelphia Mint struck these coins with a “CC” mint mark so that every mint that struck the Morgan Silver Dollar was represented in this centennial release.

How much is a 100 year old silver dollar worth?

The relatively high-mintage 1879 Philadelphia Mint Morgan dollar is worth perhaps $15 to $30 in well-circulated grades, while the low-mintage 1928 Philly-minted Peace dollar can take $200 or more in the same condition.

How do I know if my 1889 silver dollar is CC?

In this case, the obverse and edge of an 1889 Philadelphia dollar were combined with the reverse of one of the more common CC-mint Morgan Dollars, most likely an 1883 or 1884. A careful examination of this coin reveals a seam in the middle of the rim on the reverse.

What is the rarest Morgan Dollar coin?

The 1895 Morgan silver dollar is known as the "King of the Morgan Dollars" because it is the rarest and one of the most valuable coins in the entire Morgan Dollar series.

What is the most sought after Morgan silver dollar?

1893‑S. The rare key-date 1893‑S Morgan is the showpiece most collectors need to complete a collection but is difficult to acquire! This rare 90% silver dollar is considered the most desirable Morgan ever struck at a branch mint.

How many cc Morgans are there?

The Carson City Morgan Dollar series is surprisingly easy to complete by a collector of average means. There are only 13 coins in the series and only a few stoppers exist in the collection. Apart from the 1889 CC and a couple of others, most of them are fairly easy to acquire in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

What coin errors are worth the most?

What coins to look for that are worth money?

How do you know if you have a rare coin?

Look for errors, cracks, edge imperfections, and missing parts. Fake coins can be spotted if you notice that your coin looks as if two coins were joined together to create it. You can always consult with a guidebook if you are unsure if your coin is fake, or speak with a coin dealer.