There’s something uniquely special about owning a coin that not only carries historical weight in silver, but also in paper — packaging, that is.
Today we’re highlighting a numismatic gem: an 1883-CC Morgan Silver Dollar, preserved in its original GSA hard case, complete with the certificate of authenticity, display box, and the incredibly rare original GSA mailing envelope. This isn’t just a coin — it’s a time capsule.
The 1883-CC Morgan Dollar: A Snapshot
Struck at the Carson City Mint — one of the most storied mints in American coinage — the 1883-CC Morgan Silver Dollar is part of what collectors call the GSA Hoard, a cache of millions of uncirculated Morgan dollars discovered in Treasury vaults in the late 1960s.
Here are the quick facts:
- Mint: Carson City (CC)
- Year: 1883
- Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
- Mintage: 1,204,000
- Condition: Uncirculated, GSA holder (likely MS63–MS66)
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) sold these coins to the public in the 1970s, packaged in a distinctive plastic holder with a serialized certificate and a velvet-lined box. That original packaging is highly prized — but few collectors have the original cardboard mailing envelope the GSA used to send the coin.
This piece has it all.
Original envelope showing USPS stamp from October 11, 1973, mailed to Albuquerque, NM.
Envelope is addressed to D A Sisk.
Who Was D. A. Sisk?
The original mailing envelope for this coin was addressed to D. A. Sisk, P.O. Box 2168, Albuquerque, NM 87103 — a detail that adds an extra layer of historical intrigue. Research suggests this address is linked to Daniel Arthur Sisk, a prominent New Mexico attorney and former state Supreme Court justice. A U.S. Navy and Marine Corps veteran, Sisk earned his law degree from Stanford before serving over 40 years with the Modrall Sperling law firm (Law first still owns this PO BOX.) . His distinguished career included appointments to the New Mexico Supreme Court and leadership in various civic and educational institutions. Owning this coin doesn’t just connect you to the U.S. Mint and the GSA hoard — it may also connect you to a figure who helped shape legal history in the Southwest.
The Envelope: A Rare Addition
This plain-looking envelope tells a story that even the coin inside can’t: where it was sent, when, and how. Postmarked October 11, 1973, with original order and registration numbers still intact, it offers a glimpse into the moment this coin left government hands and entered the collector world.
This is the kind of provenance that collectors drool over.
Own the Full Historical Set – $1075
Why settle for part of the story when you can own the entire chapter of American numismatic history?
This is a complete 1883-CC Morgan Silver Dollar GSA issue, exactly as it was released by the U.S. Government in the early 1970s. The set includes:
- Uncirculated 1883-CC Morgan Dollar
- Original GSA hard case
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Velvet-lined display box
- Original 1973 GSA mailing envelope — rarely seen and highly sought after
All available now at $1075.
This isn’t just a coin — it’s a piece of American history, complete and beautifully preserved. Sets with the original mailing envelope are exceptionally hard to find and command strong collector interest.
A true standout for any serious collection.