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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 II obverse features ends of scroll pointing down; extended hand has four 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. Type II reverse without the extra berry under the eagle's left (viewer's right) claw. Arrowhead ends over 2 in "420".
Catalog Information
GSID:
7358
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1877
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:
1877
Denomination:
Trade$
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,039,200
Coinage Type:
Trade dollar
Coinage Years:
1873-1885
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
87044
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Coin Value History
1877 Trade$ Chopmarked MS
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1877 Trade$ Chopmarked MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$9,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $7,500 | $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 | $1,234 |
Trade Dollar Trade$ 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 – $18,000
1874-S Trade$ Chopmarked MS
Worth: $264 – $4,250
1875 Trade$ MS
Worth: $100 – $250,000
1877 T$1 Chop Mark -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU55. ...
$300
1877 Trade Dollar. Chop Mark. EF-40 (PCGS).
$456
1877 T$1 Chop Mark NGC....
$276
1877 Trade Dollar. Chop Mark. VF-30 (PCGS).
$288
1877 T$1 Chop Mark AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/10). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$306
1877 T$1 -- Heavily Chopmarked, Bent, Cleaned, Damaged -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (4/535). PCGS Population (5/6...
$53
1877 Trade Dollar--Chopmark--MS-60 (PCGS).
$450
1877 T$1 Chop Mark MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/1). NGC Census: (0/0). (#87044)...
$4,312
1877 T$1 --Chopmarked, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (2/346). PCGS Population (3/422). Mintage: 3,039,710...
$98
1877 T$1 --Chop Mark--VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/337). NGC Census: (13/302). Mintage: 3,039,710. Numismedia Wsl. Price: ...
$253
1877 T$1 --Chopmarked, Damaged--ANACS. XF Details, Net VG8.<...
$102
1877 Trade Dollar. Chop Mark. AU-55 (PCGS).
$720
1877 T$1 Chop Mark XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/20 and 0/0+). ...
$360
1877 Trade Dollar. AU Details--Corrosion Removed (PCGS).
$264
1877 T$1 Chop Mark VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/15). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$118
1877 T$1 Chop Mark AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/5). NGC Census: (0/0). (#87044)...
$646
1877 T$1 Chop Mark XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/19 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$480
1877 Trade Dollar. Chopmarked (NGC).
$240
1877 T$1 Chop Mark ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (3/5). (#87044)...
$382
1877 Trade Dollar--Chopmark--EF-40 (PCGS).
$129
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