Check on the back to see if there's a mint mark. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 02/2010:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $108
Moderately worn - $144
Slightly worn - $174
Almost no wear - $422
Uncirculated - $1,040 to $61,880 depending on quality
"CC" mint mark (Carson City):
Very worn condition - $198
Moderately worn - $300
Slightly worn - $450
Almost no wear - $2,904
Uncirculated - $6,840 to $131,250
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn condition - $138
Moderately worn - $168
Slightly worn - $210
Almost no wear - $573
Uncirculated - $1,170 to $62,500
Why is 1873 worth less than 1874 in the same condition?
A US Trade Dollar dated 1795 is a fake, they were struck from 1873-1885
No such (genuine) coin exists, the first US trade dollar was struck in 1873.
If you have a 'Trade Dollar' dated 1799 it's fake. 1873 is the first year of issue.
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Why is 1873 worth less than 1874 in the same condition?
A US Trade Dollar dated 1795 is a fake, they were struck from 1873-1885
No such (genuine) coin exists, the first US trade dollar was struck in 1873.
The first Trade Dollars are dated 1873. If this coin is a Trade Dollar dated 1798 it's counterfeit.
The first Trade Dollars are dated 1873. If this coin is a Trade Dollar dated 1798 it's counterfeit.
If you have a 'Trade Dollar' dated 1799 it's fake. 1873 is the first year of issue.
No 1783 Trade Dollars exist, first year of issue was 1873
$738.00 on eBay right now. I have one in-hand.
Trade dollars were first made in 1873. Check the date again or make sure you have a trade dollar.
Trade dollars were only minted from 1873 to 1885. Please check your coin again and post a new question.
Trade dollars were only minted from 1873 to 1885. Please check your coin again and post a new question.
Please check your coin again and post a new, separate question. Trade dollars were minted from 1873 to 1875.