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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.
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7407
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1879
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:
Proof
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1879
Denomination:
Trade$
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,541
Coinage Type:
Trade dollar
Coinage Years:
1873-1885
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7059
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Coin Value History
1879 Trade$ PR
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1879 Trade$ PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$54,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $41,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 | $1,234 |
Trade Dollar Trade$ 1873-1885 PR [Type]
![Trade Dollar Trade$ 1873-1885 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1885-Trade-Dollar-PR66-NGC.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $740 – $45,000
1873 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $60,000
1874 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $30,000
1875 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $39,600
1876 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $42,000
1877 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $25,200
1878 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $54,000
1880 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $45,000
1881 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $19,500
1882 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $45,000
1883 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $19,500
1884 Trade$ PR
Worth: $350,000 – $1,500,000
1885 Trade$ PR
Worth: $1,100,000 – $4,440,000
Trade Dollar Set Trade$ 1873-1883, 11 Coins PR
Worth: $8,140 – $314,800
1879 Trade Dollar. Proof-10 (PCGS).
$1,342
1879 T$1 PR62 PCGS. CDN: $2,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 1,541. ...
$4,148
1879 Trade Dollar. JD-3, JK-5. Rarity-5. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,612
1879 Trade Dollar. JD-3, JK-4. Rarity-5. Proof-63 (NGC).
$3,416
1879 T$1 -- Rim Damaged -- ANACS Details. Proof. Net Proof 55. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 1,541. ...
$1,830
1879 T$1 PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (72/533). Mintage 1,541. ...
$2,160
1879 T$1 PR66 NGC....
$7,200
1879 T$1 PR65 PCGS. CAC. Coxe-2....
$10,200
1879 Trade Dollar. Proof. Unc Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,280
1879 T$1 Trade PR50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/652). NGC Census: (3/430). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR50. Mintage ...
$1,722
1879 T$1 PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/613). NGC Census: (6/411). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR58. Mintage 1,541...
$1,560
1879 T$1 PR67 PCGS. ...
$20,400
1879 T$1 PR35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/621). NGC Census: (0/409). Mintage 1,541. From The E.B. Strickland Collectio...
$810
1879 T$1 PR53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/602). NGC Census: (1/406). CDN: $1,120 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR53. M...
$1,050
1879 T$1 PR55 PCGS. ...
$1,292
1879 T$1 -- Scratched -- ANACS. PR30 Details. NGC Census: (0/413). PCGS Population (1/599). Mintage: 1,541. ...
$705
1879 Trade Dollar. Proof-45 (PCGS). OGH.
$1,223
1879 T$1 --Mount Removed, Edge Damage--NCS. VF Details. This scarce proof-only Trade dollar is polished, and portions of the...
$690
1879 T$1 PR68 NGC. From 1879 to 1885, only proof Trade dollar strikings were made by the mint in Philadelphia, as the vario...
$28,750
1879 T$1 PR10 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (1/625 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (0/411 and 0/3+). Mintage 1,541. ...
$810
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