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1 Dollar "Trade Dollar"
| Silver (.900) (.100 copper) | 27.22 g | 38.1 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1873-1885 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 27.22 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 22 July 1876 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#16466 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
An eagle holding branches with berries on them and arrows.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
420 GRAINS, 900 FINE.
S
TRADE DOLLAR.
Engraver: William Barber
Edge
Reeded
Comment
These were the only US coins ever to be demonetized (to force usage of the Morgan dollar, which had a slightly lower silver content). However, the Coinage Act of 1965 re-monetized it via section 102, which makes all coins and currency of the United States legal tender without limit.1875
1876
Interesting fact
The Trade Dollar was a dollar coin minted by the United States from 1873 to 1885. It was designed to compete with the Mexican peso in the Asian trade market. The coin was made of silver and copper, weighing 27.22 grams, and had a diameter of 38.1 millimeters. Despite its intended use in international trade, the coin was not widely accepted and was eventually discontinued. Today, the Trade Dollar is a sought-after collector's item, with some rare versions selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 | 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 CC | 124500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 S | 703000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 | 700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 CC | 1373200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 S | 2549000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 | 218200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 CC | 1573700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 S | 4487000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 | 1150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 CC | 509000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 S | 5227000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 | 510 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 CC | 534000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 S | 9519000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 | 900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 CC | 97000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 S | 4162000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 | 1541 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 | 1987 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 | 960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 | 1097 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 | 979 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar "Trade Dollar" 1873-1885 coin.
