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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. 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. The mint mark is positioned below the eagle and weight text, above the "E D" of TRADE DOLLAR. 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:
7387
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1878
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
Coin Date:
1878-S
Denomination:
Trade$
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
4,162,000
Coinage Type:
Trade dollar
Coinage Years:
1873-1885
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7048
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Coin Value History
1878-S Trade$ MS
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1878-S Trade$ MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$259,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $216,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $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
1878-S Trade Dollar. Trade. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$366
1878-S T$1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,392
1878-S T$1 MS61 PCGS. CDN: $1,135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 4,162,000. ...
$1,342
1878-S T$1 VF30 PCGS. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 4,162,000. ...
$366
1878-S T$1 VF25 PCGS. CDN: $270 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 4,162,000. ...
$390
1878-S T$1 Trade AU53 PCGS. CDN: $435 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 4,162,000. ...
$732
1878-S T$1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU Details. Net XF45. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 4,162,000. ...
$378
1878-S T$1 -- Corroded, Scratched, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. Fine 15 Details. Mintage 4,162,000. ...
$220
1878-S Trade Dollar. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
$586
1878-S Trade Dollar. AU-55 (NGC).
$641
1878-S T$1 Trade MS63 PCGS. CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 4,162,000. ...
$2,135
1878-S T$1 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: 69 in 35, 1402 finer (2/26). CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 4,162,000. ...
$378
1878-S T$1 MS65 PCGS....
$5,760
1878-S T$1 Trade AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: 5 in 3, 2529 finer (10/25). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 4,1...
$174
1878-S T$1 XF40 NGC. CDN: $365 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 4,162,000. ...
$402
1878-S T$1 -- Cleaned -- CACG Details. Unc. Mintage 4,162,000. ...
$660
1878-S Trade Dollar. AU-58 (PCGS).
$900
1878-S T$1 Fair 2 NGC. NGC Census: (2/1608). Mintage 4,162,000. ...
$159
1878-S Trade Dollar. VG-8 (PCGS).
$216
1878-S T$1 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (13/1524). PCGS Population: (33/2266). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Minta...
$222
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