What is the value of an 1899 British Trade Dollar?

Answer 1

The first U.S. Trade Dollars were minted in 1873. In addition, there were no silver dollars made for circulation between 1804 and 1835.

If your coin says Trade Dollar on the back and is dated 1817 it is a counterfeit. The market has been flooded with counterfeit dollars, some very good, some laughably bad with impossible dates, designs, or mint marks.

Answer 2

It depends on the coin's condition and mint mark. Check on the back to see if there's a small mint mark letter. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 02/2010:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $258

Moderately worn - $342

Slightly worn - $450

Almost no wear - $1,002

Uncirculated - $2,400 to $156,250 depending on quality

"CC" mint mark (Carson City):

Very worn condition - $168

Moderately worn - $270

Slightly worn - $390

Almost no wear - $784

Uncirculated - $2,340 to $65,630

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn condition - $86

Moderately worn - $144

Slightly worn - $180

Almost no wear - $360

Uncirculated - $990 to $60,630

Recut mint mark with both "S" and "CC":

Very worn condition - $210

Moderately worn - $390

Slightly worn - $540

Almost no wear - $1,824

Uncirculated - $4,080 to $64,380

HOWEVER, there are enormous numbers of counterfeit trade dollars on the market. Some are ridiculously bad and others are almost undetectably good, so you really need to have your coin inspected in person by a certified dealer or appraiser.

Answer 3

Trade dollars were not minted at San Francisco in 1879. If you have a Morgan dollar it's worth between $14 and $20 depending on condition. If your coin does bear the words Trade Dollar and an S mint mark for that year it's almost certainly counterfeit. There are many counterfeit dollar-sized coins produced each year, mostly in the Far East. Their quality ranges from laughably bad, with incorrect dates and images, up to almost undetectably good.

Answer 4

U.S. Trade dollars were first issued in 1873 not 1870. A U.S. silver dollar dated 1870 is a Liberty Seated dollar. People confuse the two because the obverse design is very similar. Please look at the coin again and post new question.

Answer 5

The first Trade Dollars were struck in 1873. There are however many, many counterfeits, some with incorrect dates and/or mint marks.

Before the standard was set there were many trial runs with different designs. The first Trade dollars were struck in early 1873 with the 1872 date on them. Design was Judd 1212. These are considered to be pattern coins.

Answer 6

A British 1899 silver "Trade Dollar" (minted in Bombay), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £300 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £12 to £80 GBP.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Answer 7

A British 1929 silver "Trade Dollar" (Britannia)(minted in Bombay), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £45 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £12 to £20 GBP.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Answer 8

Your coin is most likely a fake, all 1885 Trade Dollars are proof (shiny fields) and there were only 5 struck. An example of a genuine 1885 Trade Dollar sold for over $3 million in 2006.

Answer 9

i got an 1817 25c (quarter dollar note)

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