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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. The mint mark is positioned below the eagle and weight text, above the "E D" of TRADE DOLLAR. 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:
7366
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-S
Denomination:
Trade$
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
2,549,000
Coinage Type:
Trade dollar
Coinage Years:
1873-1885
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
87036
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Coin Value History
1874-S Trade$ Chopmarked MS
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1874-S Trade$ Chopmarked MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$5,250 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $3,600 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $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 – $137,500
1874 Trade$ Chopmarked MS
Worth: $680 – $7,200
1874 Trade$ 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 – $18,000
1875 Trade$ MS
Worth: $100 – $250,000
1875 Trade$ Chopmarked MS
Worth: $6,000 – $24,000
1874-S Trade Dollar. Chopmarked. EF-45 (PCGS).
$610
1874-S T$1 Chop Mark AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 38 in 55, 121 finer (6/26). CDN: $756 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. ...
$793
1874-S T$1 Chop Mark AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 39 in 58, 82 finer (6/26). CDN: $960 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. ...
$732
1874-S T$1 Chop Mark AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 26 in 50 (2 in 50+), 182 finer (6/26). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$561
1874-S T$1 Chop Mark MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 33 in 62, 19 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. ...
$1,342
1874-S Trade Dollar. Chop Mark. AU Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$312
1874-S T$1 Chop Mark XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/211). ...
$252
1874-S T$1 Chop Mark MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/70). ...
$810
1874-S T$1 Chop Mark AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/146 and 0/0+). ...
$372
1874-S T$1 Chop Mark MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/50). ...
$1,260
1874-S T$1 Chop Mark MS63 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (4/2). ...
$2,640
1874-S T$1 Chop Mark MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/0). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$2,880
1874-S T$1 Chop Mark Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/112). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$153
1874-S T$1 -- Heavily Chopmarked, Cleaned, Damaged -- ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/305). PCGS Population (0/404). Mi...
$66
1874-S T$1 Chop Mark--Cleaned--ICG. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/58). (#87036)...
$98
1874-S T$1 Chop Mark XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 29 in 45, 208 finer (6/26). CDN: $498 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. ...
$561
1874-S T$1 Chop Mark -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU55 Details. ...
$500
1874-S T$1 Chop Mark AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 37 in 58, 81 finer (3/26). CDN: $680 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. ...
$702
1874-S T$1 Chop Mark AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/169). ...
$402
1874-S T$1 Chop Mark MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 33 in 62, 19 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. ...
$1,342
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