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The Carson-City Mint issued silver and gold coins from 1870-1893. From 1895-1933 it was used as a Assay Office for gold and silver. The Federal Government sold the building to the state of Nevada in 1939. It is now a historical museum.

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Does Carson City still mint US coins?

The Carson City mint was closed in 1893. There had been plans to re-open it but they were shelved when the Denver Mint was authorized.


How much is a 1832 Carson City US silver dollar?

The Carson City Mint wasn't even built until 1869.


What is the cc mintmark?

the cc mint mark stands for Carson City check out us coins mint web site.


How much 1845 cc seated liberty worth?

If you have any US coin dated 1845 with a Carson City mint mark it's a counterfeit coin. The Carson City Mint was built in 1869 and first year of operation is 1870


Carson City mint 1896 us silver dollar?

17 yrs The Carson-City Mint struck 3 different series of "Silver Dollars" from 1870 to 1893, but they were not produced every year. For Morgan dollars 13 were struck. Trade Dollars 6, Seated Liberty dollars 4. So the Carson-City Mint struck dollar coins for 23 years.


What is the value of an 1860 CC US silver dollar?

The Carson City mint opened in 1870. If your coin is dated 1860 with a CC mint mark it's a counterfeit.


What is the difference between a 1881 US silver dollar with cc and without?

If it has the CC mintmark it means it was made at the Carson City mint.


What is the value of a 1922-CC US silver dollar?

Please check your coin again. The Carson City Mint closed in 1893.


What does a CC mint mark mean?

It was the mint mark of the Carson City mint. The Carson City mint operated only from 1870 to 1893. It was set up to be near major gold and silver mines. The mint mark is unusual because it's the only 2-letter mark used on any US coins, and it has a certain romance about it because of its location and being part of the Old West.


What mint used the mark CC?

It was the mint mark of the Carson City mint. The Carson City mint operated only from 1870 to 1893. It was set up to be near major gold and silver mines. The mint mark is unusual because it's the only 2-letter mark used on any US coins, and it has a certain romance about it because of its location and being part of the Old West.


How many were minted in 1885 Carson City?

In 1885 the US mint at Carson City, Nevada struck 228,000 silver Morgan Dollars. Dollars were the only coins being struck at Carson City in 1885 although dimes, quarters and half dollars had been minted there in prior years.


What is the mark cc on a US silver dollar?

The letters "CC" on any U.S. coin means it was made at the Carson-City Nevada Mint.