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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:
7365
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1874
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:
1874-S
Denomination:
Trade$
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
2,549,000
Coinage Type:
Trade dollar
Coinage Years:
1873-1885
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7036
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Coin Value History
1874-S Trade$ MS
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1874-S Trade$ MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $17,500 | $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 – $6,720
1874-S Trade$ Chopmarked MS
Worth: $264 – $4,250
1875 Trade$ MS
Worth: $100 – $250,000
1875 Trade$ Chopmarked MS
Worth: $6,000 – $24,000
1874-S Trade Dollar. EF Details--Salt Water Damage (PCGS).
$195
1874-S Trade Dollar. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$586
1874-S T$1 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 75 in 61, 206 finer (7/26). CDN: $1,060 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 2,549...
$1,403
1874-S T$1 MS64 PCGS. ...
$5,856
1874-S Trade Dollar. JK-2. Large S. MS-63 (PCGS).
$2,318
1874-S Trade Dollar. AU-58 (NGC).
$854
1874-S Trade Dollar. MS-60 (NGC).
$1,037
1874-S T$1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 90 in 62 (1 in 62+), 66 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 2...
$1,653
1874-S T$1 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 40 in 53, 442 finer (2/26). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 2,549,0...
$610
1874-S T$1 -- Damaged, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF30 Details. Mintage 2,549,000. ...
$216
1874-S T$1 -- Whizzed -- ANACS Details. AU50 Details. Mintage 2,549,000....
$396
1874-S Trade Dollar. EF-45 (PCGS).
$432
1874-S T$1 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/365). Mintage 2,549,000. ...
$662
1874-S T$1 -- Tooled, Cleaned -- ANACS. XF40 Details. Mintage 2,549,000. From The L. Scott Sands Collection. ...
$204
1874-S T$1 MS65+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$31,200
1874-S TR$1 ---Plugged-Cleaned--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/261). PCGS Population (0/343). Mintage: 2,549,000. Numis...
$74
1874-S T$1 F12 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/217). PCGS Population (0/302). Mintage: 2,549,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $90. (#7036)...
$161
1874-S Trade Dollar. EF Details--Salt Water Damage (PCGS).
$195
1874-S Trade Dollar. Unc Details--Stained (PCGS).
$610
1874-S Trade Dollar. MS-61 (PCGS).
$1,440
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