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Often, circulated Trade dollars are found with various Asian merchant marks, which are colloquially referred to as "chop marks" by many in the coin realm.
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. Type I obverse features ends of scroll pointing left; extended hand has three fingers.
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. Reverse type I with the berry under the eagle's left (viewer's right) claw; arrowhead ends over the 0 in "420".
Catalog Information
GSID:
7352
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1874
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:
Business
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Chopmarked
Coin Date:
1874
Denomination:
Trade$
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
987,100
Coinage Type:
Trade dollar
Coinage Years:
1873-1885
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
87034
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Coin Value History
1874 Trade$ Chopmarked MS
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1874 Trade$ Chopmarked MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $7,500 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Trade Dollar Trade$ 1873-1878 MS [Type]
![Trade Dollar Trade$ 1873-1878 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1878s-trade-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $75 – $216,000
1873 Trade$ MS
Worth: $90 – $125,000
1873 Trade$ Chopmarked MS
Worth: $850 – $12,000
1873-CC Trade$ MS
Worth: $220 – $300,000
1873-CC Trade$ Chopmarked MS
Worth: $1,280 – $9,600
1873-S Trade$ MS
Worth: $83 – $75,000
1873-S Trade$ Chopmarked MS
Worth: $360 – $10,200
1874 Trade$ MS
Worth: $90 – $137,500
1874 Trade$ No Period SP
Worth: $20,000 – $24,000
1874-CC Trade$ MS
Worth: $100 – $150,000
1874-CC Trade$ Chopmarked MS
Worth: $480 – $6,720
1874-S Trade$ MS
Worth: $75 – $18,000
1874-S Trade$ Chopmarked MS
Worth: $264 – $4,250
1875 Trade$ MS
Worth: $100 – $250,000
1875 Trade$ Chopmarked MS
Worth: $6,000 – $24,000
1874 T$1 Chop Mark NGC....
$210
1874 T$1 Chop Mark AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/3 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). ...
$2,280
1874 T$1 Chop Mark AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/5). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$376
1874 Trade Dollar--Chopmark--EF-45 (PCGS).
$235
1874 T$1 Chop Mark XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/10). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$540
1874 T$1 --Chop Mark--AU50 NCS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/5). (#87034)...
$218
1874 T$1 -- Chopmarked -- NGC. Mintage 987,100....
$372
1874 TR$1 --Chopmarked Cleaned, Scratched--ANACS. AU58 Details. NGC Census: (12/76). PCGS Population (5/86). Mintage: 987,10...
$575
1874 T$1 Chop Mark AU53 PCGS. Ex: Legend. PCGS Population (1/5). NGC Census: (0/0). (#87034)...
$862
1874 T$1 --Chop Mark--AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/94). NGC Census: (1/83). Mintage: 987,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $200. ...
$576
1874 Trade Dollar. Chopmarked (NGC).
$360
1874 T$1 --Chop Mark--AU53 PCGS. Ex: Legend PCGS Population (4/91). NGC Census: (1/84). Mintage: 987,100. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$402
1874 T$1 -- Chop Mark -- NG NGC....
$360
1874 Trade Dollar--Chopmark--Unc Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$822
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