A Question for CC coin experts

Here is a question about CC coins I get asked from time to time and I'm not exactly sure what or how to answer. Can anyone out there help with this question. here 'tis: There are 2 types of 1880-CC Morgan Dollars; the 1880-CC with the rev. of 79 & the 1880-CC rev. of 78 (sometimes an 1880/79-CC rev. of 78). These are two completely different reverses much like the 1875-CC Seated Dime. One version of that dime is the 1875-CC with CC above the bow and the 2nd version with the CC below but both issue types share the same obverse (just like the 1880 Morgans do). Those 2 issues constitute 2 different "types" turning a complete set of CC coins from 110 to 111 coins. Why then should the 1880-CC Morgan be treated any different? Why should there not be then 112 coins in a complete set of CC coins? If anyone can help answer this, please post a reply. All answers appreciated.

My Two New "CC" Coins

I've got 2 new coins to show: 1. 1876-CC $10 PCGS XF-45 I got right before the CC coin show 2007 and the 2nd, An 1878-CC Morgan PCGS MS-64 I got at the show. Both were purchased from the good guys at Southgate. The 1876-CC $10 is from a low mintage of only 4,696 and there are only about 135 to 155 known survivors (all grades). The 1878-CC Morgan is more available however this is a truly high end MS-64. I am very happy with both of these beauties.

Here are the pics of my 2 new coins (The Drummer 0023):

Colorful "CC" Show Finds

While traveling through Cincinatti Ohio this past week I had the opportunity to stop off at a Great coin show at the Sharonville Convention Center. Nice "CC" Coins are tough to find even at the larger shows but with a little time and searching a few deals may just come your way. Interestingly enough, the two coins I did purchase came by asking dealers if they had any Carson City coins tucked away any place and sure enough each of the dealers reached behind their tables and searched through their stock to produce what would be my only two purchases from the show.


First I saw a Beautiful Blue-, Green-, and Purple-colored 82-CC Morgan Dollar ANACS graded MS63, the dealer came down to 275 dollars, and a bit later in the show
another dealer sold me a nice original 77-CC
Quarter ANACS graded VG8 for just 22 Bucks! Who could pass up a deal like that? So it never hurts to ask a dealer if they have other "CC" Treats or Tricks up their coin box sleeves!

CC coins - CC coin show

Here are some pics of my CC $5 gold half eagles plus some nice pics of Rusty Goe at the James Crawford book signing at the CC mint coin show Aug. 25, 2007. Also are a few pics of the Comstock region, the Southgate crew and a few other goodies. let me know if you like them.
View pictures at: http://thedrummer.myphotoalbum.com

CC coins at shows/auctions

ALL C4OA MEMBERS Keep an eye out for any and all nice CC coins that hit the market (at shows or auctions). I invite all members to send in their CC findings to this site - post your own blog. This site is such a special gift for us and we can use it to our advantage.

Great News "Curry's Chronicle" Readers!

The Numismatic Literary Guild has released the winners of the annual writer’s competition for 2007, and guess what fabulous club made the list? That’s right, our very own Carson City Coin Collectors of America Club!

We actually won two awards out of the three offered for small publications in the category of Non-Profit or Club Numismatic Magazines. The first is Best Issue, Small Publication for the Winter 2006 edition of the journal. As well as Best Article, Small Publication for Rusty Goe’s article on Value-Added Coins from the Carson City Mint which appeared in the Fall 2006 journal.

C4OA members alike should all take pride in this wonderful news from the NLG. Being awarded two out of the three awards in the respected category says a lot about the quality of our publications and the members who contribute to it. So with that I say, “Congratulations!!!”

To view all the winners included in this year’s writing competition please visit the NLG website at http://www.numismaticliteraryguild.org/.

Amy Williams, Membership Services

Comstock/Carson Mint Seminar October 5,7 2006

To all c4oa members you can view my photos at http://jshusker.myphotoalbum.com enjoy!

What is Your Favorite "CC" Coin?

What is your favorite coin from the Carson City Mint, and why? Please click on "Comments" below and post your answer.