Carson City Morgan Silver Dollars Appraisal

Two Carson City (CC) Mint Mark Morgan Silver Dollars

This pair of United States Morgan Silver Dollars features the reverse sides of two coins struck at the Carson City, Nevada mint, denoted by the 'CC' mint mark above the 'D' and 'O' in 'DOLLAR'. Based on user context, these coins are attributed to the years 1889 and 1893, which are both highly significant and valuable key dates in the Morgan series. Each coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, with a standard diameter of 38.1mm. The reverse design features the iconic heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, clutching an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by a laurel wreath. The inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and 'ONE DOLLAR' are visible around the rim. From a numismatic condition standpoint, both specimens appear to have significant surface wear and potential authenticity issues that require professional verification. The 1889-CC and 1893-CC are among the most frequently counterfeited coins due to their high market value. On these specific examples, the details in the eagle's breast feathers and the wingtips appear mushy or flattened, which may indicate extensive circulation or a poor strike. There is a noticeable 'porous' or grainy texture to the fields (flat areas) and the lettering, which is often a red flag for cast counterfeits or chemically cleaned surfaces. The toning has a dull, gray-brown appearance rather than the typical luster of original mint state coins. Notable edge nicks are visible on the left coin's rim. Due to the high value associated with genuine CC-mint coins from these years, they should be weighed, measured, and subjected to a magnetic test before being sent to a third-party grading service like PCGS or NGC for authentication.