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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is seated on a stone wall, facing left, with an olive branch in her extended right hand and a ribbon bearing the word LIBERTY in her resting left hand. IN GOD WE TRUST us carved into the base and her seat is otherwise adorned with a bundle of wheat. 13 stars adorn the periphery with the date at the lower middle.
Reverse Description
An eagle is centered in the design with the weight of the coin listed below as "420 GRAINS. 900 FINE." The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and TRADE DOLLAR adorn the top and bottom periphery with a ribbon stating the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM above the eagle's head.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7426
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1885
Reverse Designer:
William Barber
Reverse Lettering:
420 GRAINS. 900 FINE.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TRADE DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
27.22 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8751 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7874 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1885
Denomination:
Trade$
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5
Coinage Type:
Trade dollar
Coinage Years:
1873-1885
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
87065
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Coin Value History
1885 Trade$ PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR63 |
|
$2,700,000 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $2,040,000 | $1,234 |
Trade Dollar Trade$ 1873-1885 PR [Type]
![Trade Dollar Trade$ 1873-1885 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1885-Trade-Dollar-PR66-NGC.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $740 – $45,000
1873 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $60,000
1874 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $30,000
1875 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $39,600
1876 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $42,000
1877 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $25,200
1878 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $54,000
1879 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $45,000
1880 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $45,000
1881 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $19,500
1882 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $45,000
1883 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $19,500
1884 Trade$ PR
Worth: $350,000 – $1,500,000
1885 Trade$ PR
Worth: $1,100,000 – $4,440,000
Trade Dollar Set Trade$ 1873-1883, 11 Coins PR
Worth: $8,140 – $314,800
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