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They were actually just called "trade dollars" to distinguish them from normal circulating Morgan-design silver dollars.
Trade dollars were slightly heavier and were minted for use overseas where they competed with special trading coins that were issued by various countries. The major powers were vying for economic supremacy and a standard coin that would be accepted in other parts of the world was one way to help "smooth the way" for such commerce.
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What is a 1900 trade silver dollar worth?
The only silver dollar minted by the US Treasury in 1900 was the Morgan Dollar.
Market value of a 1783 trade silver dollar?
No 1783 Trade Dollars exist, first year of issue was 1873
What is the value of a 1897 silver trade dollar?
It can't be a Trade Dollar. That coin was specially produced during the years 1873-1885 for use in international commerce, and carry the wording TRADE DOLLAR on the reverse. All $1 coins minted in 1897 were Morgan dollars, named for their designer.
What is the estimated value of a silver 1872 dollar coin of the us It's liberty trade?
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.
What is the future value of the silver dollar?
$50 per Silver Dollar.
What is a 1900 trade silver dollar worth?
The only silver dollar minted by the US Treasury in 1900 was the Morgan Dollar.
What is the value of a 1879 US silver dollar?
This depends on if it is a Morgan or Trade dollar.
What is the value of trade dollar 1876 bronz?
If you've got a bronze trade dollar coin, it is a fake. Real trade dollars were made out of silver, not bronze.
What is the metal of US Trade Dollar?
It is 90% silver and 10% copper.
What is difference between trade dollar and liberty seated?
Aside from the minor differences in design, the greatest difference between the US Trade Dollar and the Seated Liberty Dollar is the weight. The Liberty Seated Dollar weighs 26.73 grams while the US Trade Dollar weighs 27.22 grams. Both contained 90% silver and 10% copper altthough the Trade Dollar had slightly more silver in it. The Trade Dollar was issued primarily for circulation in the Orient while the Seated Liberty Dollar was issued for circulation in the USA.
What is an 1884 Trade Silver Dollar?
Trade dollars were US coins made in silver to trade in the far East. However, your coin, if it is an 1884 Trade Dollar, it is counterfeit. There were only 10 examples minted that year, all of them are known. So, when it comes to value, the only value your coin can have is if it is minted in real silver, if it is minted in real silver, it is worth however much silver is in your coin. If it is silver plated lead, or silver plated copper, or non-silver alloy like "nickel silver" your coin is essentially worthless.
What is the value of 1876 silver trade dollar?
No Trade Dollars were struck in 1876. First year of issue was 1878
What can you do with a 1957 dollar bill?
1957 $1 bills are silver certificates. In the old days, you could trade that dollar for $1 worth of silver, or silver dollars. Right now, you can sell them or keep it.
How much is a 1884 Trade Silver Dollar with out a mint?
Your 1884 Trade Dollar is a copy or fake with little or no value. There are only 10 known 1884 Trade Dollars and there all Proof coins
What part of an ounce is 26.73 gm weight of true silver dollar?
The Actual Silver Weight (except for Trade Dollars) of one dollar U.S. coins from 1840 to 1935 is .77344oz of pure silver.
Market value of a 1783 trade silver dollar?
No 1783 Trade Dollars exist, first year of issue was 1873
What is the value of trade silver coin 1986?
There were no dollar coins minted in the U.S. in 1986.
