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1901-C Trade$ MS (KMT5)

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.78 oz +1.3%
$50.47
1901-C     Trade$ MS (KMT5)
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The British trade dollar was minted from 1895 for Hong Kong and the Straits Settlements. But after the Straits dollar was introduced to the Straits Settlements in 1903, it became exclusively a Hong Kong coin produced until 1935. (Wikipedia)

Obverse Description

An arabesque design with the Chinese symbol for longevity in the center, and the denomination in two languages – Chinese and Jawi Malay

Catalog Information

GSID: 23952
Designer: George William De Saulles
Obverse Designer: George William De Saulles
Obverse Lettering: ONE DOLLAR, 1901
Reverse Designer: George William De Saulles
Reverse Lettering: ONE DOLLAR (Chinese lettering)
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 26.957 gr
Weight (oz): 0.875 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.78 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 39
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1901-C
Denomination: Trade$
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Calcutta
Mint Mark: C
Coinage Type: Trade dollar
Coinage Years: 1895-1935
Composition: Silver
PCGS #: 207426
Krause #: KMT5
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.78 oz +1.3%
$50.47
GSID:23952 PCGS:207426 Krause:KMT5 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1901-C Trade$ MS (KMT5)
Grade CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS63 $2,500 $1,234
AU53 $775.00 $1,234
AU50 $1,234 $1,234

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