It is a fake without a doubt. Trade dollars were not struck until 1873, any trade dollar bearing the date of 1872 is a counterfeit.
There are numerous iron (magnetic) fakes made of the 1872 dollar, which copied the genuine "pattern coins" struck in 1873 but dated 1872, of which 6 are known.
It wouldn't look like anything because no genuine Trade Dollars were minted in 1872. If you have a coin with that date it's a counterfeit. There were some silver pattern coins dated 1872 that were struck in 1873, but these are already accounted for. They are versions of the Liberty Seated Dollar. You can see pictures of genuine Trade Dollars at www.coinfacts.com
Trade dollars were first issued in 1873. I assume the appeal of having a counterfeit 1872 trade dollar is in the fact that no one in the world has a genuine one? Honestly, I have no idea. Pranking, I guess?
No genuine Trade Dollars are dated 1872. 1873 was the first year issue. The entire series of Trade Dollars is known to have counterfeits.
The first Trade Dollars were minted in 1873. If your coin says Trade Dollar on the back and is dated 1872 it is a counterfeit. If it does not say Trade Dollar, then it could be a genuine Liberty Seated dollar. You should have it inspected by a dealer or certification agency because its value could range from $300 to $1000 depending on condition.
Trade Dollars were minted from 1873 to 1885. The dollar that was minted in 1872 was the Seated Liberty Dollar, if it has a (CC) mintmark and the coin is in good condition, the coin could be worth thousands. *If it says 1872, and Trade Dollar, it is a copy (fake) of a pattern coin from 1873, which used the Seated Liberty obverse and one of two "trade dollar" reverse sides. These copies are readily and cheaply available, and some do not bear the legally-required 'COPY' imprint. Most contain no silver at all.
The first year Trade Dollars were issued was 1873. Many wrong-date counterfeits exist. If it does have "TRADE DOLLAR" on the reverse. It is definitely a fake. If not, it's a 1872 Seated Liberty dollar that needs to be seen for an accurate value. Take it to a coin dealer.
An original pattern coin for the Trade Dollar is known, and priceless. But there are innumerable copies in circulation, which legally should bear the word 'COPY' stamped into them. They are not worthless, but they are not particularly valuable either. They contain no silver or valuable metals at all. Sellers out of Hong Kong have these replicas available for less than $2.00 USD plus about $1 shipping.
The 1872 silver dollar should have a ribbon above the Eagle's head that says In God We Trust. If the coin is severely worn, the ribbon could be missing. It is best to have the coin examined by a collector or coin dealer, it is likely counterfeit though.
The 1872 trade dollar with a seated Liberty design, also known as the "Seated Liberty on Globe" trade dollar, holds significant value to collectors due to its historical significance and design. The exact value of the coin can vary based on its condition, rarity, and market demand, but it typically ranges from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. It would be wise to have the coin authenticated and appraised by a professional coin dealer or grading service to determine its precise value.
No. The first Trade Dollars were struck in 1873. There are however many, many counterfeits, some with incorrect dates and/or mint marks.
do you know how much money a silver 1872 dollar coin is and a 1922 silver dollar coin
You need to look at the coin again. The first US Trade Dollar was issued in 1873. None of them ever had a P mint mark. You very likely have a copy of an 1873 "pattern coin" produced with an 1872 date and any of three "Trade Dollar" reverses. You may be seeing the P of the word COPY that is required to be stamped into the reverse side of the coin. Most of these coins contain no silver or other valuable metals, and are cheaply and readily purchased as replica coins.