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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:
23969
Designer:
George William De Saulles
Obverse Designer:
George William De Saulles
Obverse Lettering:
ONE DOLLAR, 1908
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:
1908-B
Denomination:
Trade$
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Bombay
Mint Mark:
B
Coinage Type:
Trade dollar
Coinage Years:
1895-1935
Composition:
Silver
PCGS #:
207438
Krause #:
KMT5
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Coin Value History
1908-B Trade$ MS (KMT5)
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1908-B Trade$ MS (KMT5)
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS65 | $2,850 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | $1,400 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Great Britain Trade$ MS [Type]
![Great Britain Trade$ MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20201001/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_o5a06-0.20201001010203959.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $60 – $2,280
1895-(B) Trade$ MS
Worth: $110 – $6,000
1895-B Trade$ MS
Worth: $150 – $10,000
1896 Trade$ MS
1896-B Trade$ MS
Worth: $110 – $11,000
1897-(B) Trade$ MS
Worth: $60 – $2,280
1897-B Trade$ MS
Worth: $60 – $2,600
1897/6-B Trade$ MS
Worth: $400 – $3,500
1898-(B) Trade$ MS
Worth: $1,500 – $1,500
1898-B Trade$ MS
Worth: $60 – $2,800
1899-B Trade$ MS
Worth: $60 – $2,280
1900-(B/C) Trade$ MS
Worth: $60 – $2,280
1900/000-B Trade$ MS
Worth: $60 – $2,280
1900-B Trade$ MS
Worth: $60 – $2,280
1900-C Trade$ MS
GREAT BRITAIN. Trade Dollar, 1908-B. Bombay Mint. Edward VII. PCGS MS-62.
$408
GREAT BRITAIN. Trade Dollar, 1908-B. Bombay Mint. Edward VII. PCGS Genuine--Questionable Color, AU Details.
$216
GREAT BRITAIN. Duo of Trade Dollars (2 Pieces), 1908-B. Bombay Mint. Edward VII. Both PCGS Certified.
$780
GREAT BRITAIN. Trade Dollar, 1908-B. Bombay Mint. Edward VII. PCGS MS-63.
$660
GREAT BRITAIN. Trade Dollar, 1908-B. Bombay Mint. Edward VII. PCGS MS-64.
$1,200
GREAT BRITAIN. Trade Dollar, 1908-B. Bombay Mint. Edward VII. PCGS MS-62.
$456
GREAT BRITAIN. Duo of Trade Dollars (2 Pieces), 1908 & 1909. Bombay Mint. Edward VII. Both PCGS Genuine--Chopmark, EF Details Certified.
$264
GREAT BRITAIN. Trade Dollar, 1908-B. Bombay Mint. Edward VII. PCGS MS-63.
$660
GREAT BRITAIN. Trade Dollar, 1908-B. Bombay Mint. Edward VII. PCGS MS-62.
$456
GREAT BRITAIN. Trade Dollar, 1908-B. Bombay Mint. Edward VII. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details.
$168
GREAT BRITAIN. Trade Dollar, 1908-B. Bombay Mint. Edward VII. PCGS MS-63.
$690
GREAT BRITAIN. Trade Dollar, 1908-B. Bombay Mint. Edward VII. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, Unc Details.
$288
GREAT BRITAIN. Trade Dollar, 1908-B. Bombay Mint. Edward VII. PCGS MS-63.
$900
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