1876 Trade Dollar
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$25,300 MS66 02-03-2011 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1876 Trade Dollar is a dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Trade Dollars 1873-1885 series. With a mintage of 455,000, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 7% of total production. The obverse features Liberty seated facing left, holding an olive branch extended to the viewer, with a sheaf of wheat behind and the reverse displays an eagle perched on a bale of goods, with an olive branch and three arrows. Congress revoked the Trade Dollar's legal tender status for domestic transactions, stranding millions of coins in American circulation at below face value. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $4.1K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 27.2 grams, 38.1 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7041.
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