TRADE DOLLARS (1873-1885)
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FACTS:
Many Trade Dollars made their way to China, and they where used as trading currency in this China. A few began making copies of this coin to sell (it's considered a form of art work in their country), and unfortunately these counterfeits made it back to the US. Some of these counterfeit Trade Dollars fooled the experts, and many used to be sold on ebay until collectors became informed.
Here is a good article on Fake Trade Dollars: Fake Trade Dollars
Specifications:
Designer: William Barber
Diameter: 38.1 millimeters
Metal Content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: 27.2 grams
Edge: Reeded
Mint mark: None (for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) above the D of DOLLAR on the reverse.
Cherry Picker's List:
1875-S One scarce variety has a S/CC mint mark.
Key Dates:
1873-CC
1874-CC
1876-CC
1877-CC
1878-CC
1879
1880
1881
1882
1883
If a date is not listed here then it's fake or counterfeit. Fore more information on fake Trade Dollars visit our Fake Trade Dollar Guide
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