The value of an 1882-CC Morgan Silver Dollar is determined almost entirely by its physical condition, or grade. The "CC" mint mark indicates it was struck at the Carson City Mint, a detail that is highly desirable to collectors.
Based on its state of preservation, the value can vary significantly. For coins that show signs of wear from circulation, prices generally range from about $136 for a coin in "Good" condition to around $172 for one in "About Uncirculated" condition.
The value increases substantially for uncirculated examples that have retained their original mint luster. A common uncirculated 1882-CC, graded as Mint State 60 (MS-60), is typically valued between $205 and $210. As the grade and quality improve, the price rises sharply. A coin in MS-63 condition is worth approximately $360, while a high-quality MS-65 example can command around $925. For exceptionally preserved specimens, the value can climb into the thousands, with an MS-67 coin potentially valued at over $11,000.
The 1882-CC is one of the more common dates for a Carson City Morgan Dollar, largely because many were stored in government vaults for decades and later released to the public through the General Services Administration (GSA) sales. This makes uncirculated examples more accessible than other CC-minted coins. Additionally, coins with special features like "Prooflike" (PL) or "Deep Mirror Prooflike" (DMPL) surfaces are worth a significant premium.
Due to the wide range in potential value based on subtle differences in condition, an accurate valuation requires an in-person examination by a professional coin grader.
