Only 1,541 trade dollars were struck in 1879 and all were proof coins. You'd need to have the coin inspected in person by an expert, but trade dollars are among the most widely counterfeited dollar-sized coins.
The 1879 Trade Dollar is a Proof only issue coin and many are counterfeited. A genuine example is valued well over $2,000.00
It's a Trade Dollar not a Morgan dollar. If you look at the back of the coin, the phrase "Trade Dollar" is under the eagle. As to value, take it to a coin dealer for an assessment it may not be genuine. The entire series is known to have had copy's and fakes made.
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.
The 1879 Trade Dollar is a Proof only issue coin and many are counterfeited. A genuine example is valued well over $2,000.00
This depends on if it is a Morgan or Trade dollar.
It's a Trade Dollar not a Morgan dollar. If you look at the back of the coin, the phrase "Trade Dollar" is under the eagle. As to value, take it to a coin dealer for an assessment it may not be genuine. The entire series is known to have had copy's and fakes made.
No Trade dollars were struck in 1889
A US Trade Dollar dated 1795 is a fake, they were struck from 1873-1885
Retail for circulated coins is $17.00-$26.00 depending on the grade.
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.
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!
The 1879-S Morgan is very common, retail for circulated coins runs from $17.00-$26.00 Mint State examples are about $35.00
6-23-11>>> Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1879 Morgan dollar is a very common coin with retail values of $36.00-$41.00 depending on the grade of the coin.