7-30-11>>> It will depend on if the coin is struck in silver and how fine it is. Some dealers (my self included) and collectors use them as examples to show clients and customers what to look out for. This would be a good coin for that because it is a prime example for a " out of series date" coin. I have seen Trade Dollars dated in the 1790's. As to value? I would say $10.00 to $20.00 or more depending on the quality and composition of this piece.
There were no "Trade Dollars" produced in 1871. The first year of mintage was 1873. However there are large numbers of counterfeit dollars on the market. Many are made in the Far East. The quality ranges from very accurate fakes that can fool experts to laughably bad "coins" with impossible dates and/or designs.
The first trade dollars were minted in 1873. If your coin has that date on the front and the words TRADE DOLLAR and 420 GRAINS 900 FINE on the back, it's a counterfeit (replica coin). It should have been plainly marked with the stamp "COPY." If it has a spread-winged eagle and the abbreviation ONE DOL. on the back, it's a Liberty Seated dollar, not a trade dollar. In that case please see the Related Question for more details.
$1. Next question please
With no mint mark on the back, about $250 in average condition. With a "CC" mint mark, about $3500. If you have a coin with a CC mint mark, it should be authenticated by a dealer or grading agency to ensure that it's not a counterfeit.
Please look at the coin again and post new question, the New Orleans Mint did not strike any dollar coins in 1871
There were no "Trade Dollars" produced in 1871. The first year of mintage was 1873. However there are large numbers of counterfeit dollars on the market. Many are made in the Far East. The quality ranges from very accurate fakes that can fool experts to laughably bad "coins" with impossible dates and/or designs.
The first trade dollars were minted in 1873. If your coin has that date on the front and the words TRADE DOLLAR and 420 GRAINS 900 FINE on the back, it's a counterfeit (replica coin). It should have been plainly marked with the stamp "COPY." If it has a spread-winged eagle and the abbreviation ONE DOL. on the back, it's a Liberty Seated dollar, not a trade dollar. In that case please see the Related Question for more details.
There is no such coin. Canada did not have any coins over 50 cents in 1871.
$1. Next question please
With no mint mark on the back, about $250 in average condition. With a "CC" mint mark, about $3500. If you have a coin with a CC mint mark, it should be authenticated by a dealer or grading agency to ensure that it's not a counterfeit.
Please look at the coin again and post new question, the New Orleans Mint did not strike any dollar coins in 1871
The first Morgan dollar was issued in 1878. Please look at the date again and post new question.
With the flood of counterfeit coins from China even if the weight and diameter are correct it's best to have checked by a professional grading service or take it to a dealer or collector for their opinion.
Nova Scotian dollar ended in 1871.
British Columbia dollar ended in 1871.
1871 CC dollars are relatively rare. As of 11/2008 retail prices are: Very worn: $2200 Moderately worn: $6000 Slight wear: $14,000 Almost no wear: $22,000+ However during the last 20 or so years there has been a flood of counterfeit dollars of all dates and mint marks, so you should be sure to have your coin authenticated by a certified dealer or appraising agency.
Not gold, but gold-plated. The US never issued a gold half-dollar, plus in any case a coin that large made of gold would have been worth about $20 in 1871. Unfortunately the plating has destroyed most of its collectible value. You may be able to find someone willing to pay extra for it as a curiosity however.