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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 I obverse features ends of scroll pointing left; extended hand has three 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. Reverse type I with the berry under the eagle's left (viewer's right) claw; arrowhead ends over the 0 in "420".
Catalog Information
GSID:
7361
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1873
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:
1873-S
Denomination:
Trade$
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
703,000
Coinage Type:
Trade dollar
Coinage Years:
1873-1885
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7033
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Coin Value History
1873-S Trade$ MS
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1873-S Trade$ MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$90,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $48,000 | $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 – $9,600
1873-S Trade$ 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 – $250,000
1875 Trade$ Chopmarked MS
Worth: $6,000 – $24,000
1873-S Trade Dollar. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$1,037
1873-S T$1 -- Scratched, Polished -- ANACS Details. AU50 Details. Mintage 703,000. ...
$549
1873-S T$1 AU58 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: 18 in 58, 79 finer. CAC: 6 in 58, 15 finer (5/26). CDN: $1,550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$1,952
1873-S T$1 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 5 in 53, 110 finer (4/26). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 703,000. ...
$1,129
1873-S Trade Dollar. AU-55 (PCGS).
$1,080
1873-S T$1 Trade VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/252). Mintage 703,000....
$564
1873-S T$1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (19/31). Mintage 703,000. ...
$2,160
1873-S T$1 XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (4/21). Mintage 703,000. ...
$2,520
1873-S T$1 ANACS Details. VG10. Mintage 703,000....
$266
1873-S T$1 MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$5,280
1873-S T$1 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/108). PCGS Population: (1/246). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 703,000...
$660
1873-S T$1 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/88). NGC Census: (19/47). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 703,0...
$2,640
1873-S T$1 XF40 PCGS. Trade PCGS Population: (12/228). NGC Census: (5/103). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage...
$732
1873-S Trade Dollar. MS-63 (NGC).
$2,880
T$1 1873-S TRADE. PCGS MS65 CAC
$32,900
1873-S T$1 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/220). NGC Census: (0/104). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF20. M...
$288
1873-S T$1 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NGC. UNC Details. NGC Census: (6/64). PCGS Population: (5/97). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid f...
$564
1873-S TR$1 --Cleaned--ANACS. VF25 Details. NGC Census: (0/92). PCGS Population (0/149). Mintage: 703,000. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$138
1873-S T$1 --Cleaned--ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (0/81). PCGS Population (0/122). Mintage: 703,000. Numismedia Wsl...
$104
1873-S T$1 "Potty Dollar" G4--Engraved Obverse--NCS, Good Details. Engraved Obv.. NGC Census: (0/78). PCGS Population (0/11...
$176
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