Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter. It may be blank or there may be a CC or S.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 01/2011:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $90
Moderately worn - $150
Slightly worn - $180
Almost no wear - $398
Uncirculated - $1,020 to $60,630 depending on quality
"CC" mint mark (Carson City):
Very worn - $222
Moderately worn - $330
Slightly worn - $420
Almost no wear - $1,482
Uncirculated - $5,370 to $70,630
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $90
Moderately worn - $150
Slightly worn - $174
Almost no wear - $360
Uncirculated - $1,020 to $26,060
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
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The U.S. did not issue silver dollars in 1876. Does your coin say "Trade Dollar" on the reverse side? If so, please see the Related Question. If it does not say "Trade Dollar", either the date is not 1876 or you have a counterfeit. There has been a flood of counterfeit dollar coins in the last 20 years, some good enough to fool experienced collectors and some really bad, with impossible dates and designs. I'd strongly suggest having it examined in person by a dealer.
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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No Trade dollars were struck in 1889
A US Trade Dollar dated 1795 is a fake, they were struck from 1873-1885
The U.S. did not issue silver dollars in 1876. Does your coin say "Trade Dollar" on the reverse side? If so, please see the Related Question. If it does not say "Trade Dollar", either the date is not 1876 or you have a counterfeit. There has been a flood of counterfeit dollar coins in the last 20 years, some good enough to fool experienced collectors and some really bad, with impossible dates and designs. I'd strongly suggest having it examined in person by a dealer.
Trade dollars are made by the US not Canada.
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.
Seated Liberty dollars were made from 1840-1873. A US dollar coin dated 1876 is a TRADE DOLLAR (1873-1885) and is marked as this on the reverse. This coin in average circulated condition has retail values of $90.00-$225.00 depending on the actual grade of the coin. Above average circulated coins have higher values, up to $600.00
A 1884 Trade Dollar was only minted in proof condition by the US Treasury and carried NO mint mark. If you happen to possess this coin, its value is: $125,000!
It's either not a Morgan dollar or not from 1876. The term "Morgan dollar" refers to the standard silver dollars designed by George T. Morgan and minted from 1878 to 1904 and in 1921. Trade dollars were struck for use in international trade and were designed by William Barber, who was more famous for creating the images used on dimes, quarters, and halves from 1892 to 1916. Please check again and post a new question.
This depends on if it is a Morgan or Trade dollar.
Please look at the coin again and post new question, no US Trade dollars were issued until 1873 and all have the words TRADE DOLLAR on the reverse. With a date of 1796 the coin should be a Draped Bust dollar.