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How much is a 1879 trade dollar worth?
The 1879 trade dollar proof coin is worth around $1,250 in extremely fine condition. In uncirculated condition the price is around $3,000 for coins with a PR 63 grade.
How much is a 1873 dollar coin worth?
The 1873 trade dollar with no mint mark is worth around $150 in very good condition. In very fine condition the value is around $225. In extremely fine condition the value is around $300. In uncirculated condition the price is around $1,100 for coins with an MS 60 grade.
Are there fake NGC coins?
Although the vast majority of NGC holders in the marketplace are genuine, there are occasionally reports of counterfeit or tampered NGC holders. Likewise, there are some scams that involve soliciting coin sales.
Is the 1875 s trade dollar a fake?
One counterfeit Trade Dollar recently submitted to NGC exhibits a number of the telltale signs of a fake. A cursory look at this 1875–S Trade Dollar reveals sharply defined design elements and decent luster–nothing to indicate that it is a counterfeit.
Is the 1872 trade dollar real or fake?
The above image is an example of an 1872 Trade Dollar, and I could point out many features that make this coin fake, but the bottom line is that NO Trade Dollars where produced in 1872! If you don’t know this fact already than please look over our website, for this info, or buy an authoritative coin book.
How can you tell if a trade dollar is a counterfeit?
Many counterfeit Trade Dollars are well made and can be very difficult to distinguish from their genuine counterparts. Complicating the matter is the fact that many genuine Trade Dollars exhibit unusual characteristics, such as raised lumps on the devices, which typically serve as an indication that the coin is suspect.
What’s the difference between 1873 and 1874 silver dollar?
Despite the poor quality of the image, the above 1874 Counterfeit Trade Dollar is a pretty close match to the authentic 1873 Trade Silver Dollar. However, if you look closer you can see some inconsistencies in the strike. On the reverse you can see an overall weakness and depth of the design features, letters, etc.