Trade Dollar
$93 – $278,675
- Total Coins
- 11
- Key Dates
- 3 + 2 semi
- Value Range
- $93 - $278,675
- Most Valuable
- 1875 CC Trade Dollar
Trade Dollar coins were minted from 1873-1885, designed by William Barber. This series includes 11 coins in our database. Values range from $93 to $278,675. The most sought-after is the 1875 CC Trade Dollar.
All Trade Dollar Coins
| Year | Mint | Mintage | Status | Value Range | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 | CC | 70,435 | Key Date | $905 - $254,925 | View → |
| 1873 | Philadelphia | 396,635 | $98 - $29,775 | View → | |
| 1873 | P | 467,122 | Semi-Key | $225 - $62,550 | View → |
| 1873 | S | 635,020 | Semi-Key | $160 - $42,350 | View → |
| 1874 | CC | 188,884 | Key Date | $640 - $189,625 | View → |
| 1874 | P | 310,329 | $105 - $29,650 | View → | |
| 1874 | S | 225,451 | $110 - $31,850 | View → | |
| 1875 | CC | 79,287 | Key Date | $885 - $278,675 | View → |
| 1875 | P | 622,805 | $120 - $34,225 | View → | |
| 1875 | S | 486,246 | $93 - $36,250 | View → | |
| 1876 | P | 682,616 | $98 - $34,975 | View → |
1873 CC
Mintage: 70,435
1873 Philadelphia
Mintage: 396,635
1873 P
Mintage: 467,122
1873 S
Mintage: 635,020
1874 CC
Mintage: 188,884
1874 P
Mintage: 310,329
1874 S
Mintage: 225,451
1875 CC
Mintage: 79,287
1875 P
Mintage: 622,805
1875 S
Mintage: 486,246
1876 P
Mintage: 682,616
Key Dates & Rarities
The most sought-after coins in the Trade Dollar series, ranked by highest recorded value.
1875 CC Trade Dollar
Trade Dollar - issued for circulation in China
1873 CC Trade Dollar
Trade Dollar - issued for circulation in China
1874 CC Trade Dollar
Trade Dollar - issued for circulation in China
1873 Trade Dollar
Trade Dollar - issued for circulation in China
1873 S Trade Dollar
Trade Dollar - issued for circulation in China
Trade Dollar History
Congress authorized the Trade Dollar in 1873 to compete with other silver coins in the Asian market. The coin contains 420 grains of silver, which makes it slightly heavier than the standard Seated Liberty dollar. William Barber designed the obverse, which shows Liberty seated on a bale of cotton, and the reverse, which features a perched eagle. He won the design commission after a competitive selection process at the Philadelphia Mint. Production of the Trade Dollar ended for circulation in 1878. The United States stopped the coin because its value in silver bullion dropped below its face value, which led to widespread melting. Collectors often find these coins with chopmarks, which are small stamps applied by Asian merchants to verify the silver content. The Mint produced proof-only issues from 1879 until the series concluded in 1885.
Collecting Tips
Focus your collection on the 1877-S and 1878-S issues, as these are the most common dates and offer the best entry point for new collectors. Inspect your coins for artificial toning or cleaning, as these flaws drastically reduce value. Counterfeit Trade Dollars are common because of the coin's high silver weight, so buy only coins certified by major grading services like PCGS or NGC. Avoid coins with heavy chopmarks unless you specifically enjoy the historical connection to international trade.
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