1878 (CC) 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
$192,000 MS65 01-14-2019 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1878 (CC) Trade Dollar is a dollar produced at the Carson City Mint as part of the Trade Dollars 1873-1885 series. With a mintage of 97,000, this is an extremely rare issue — the scarcer of two mint variants, with 2% 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. The final year of business-strike production. The 1878-CC with a mintage of 97,000 (many subsequently melted) is the key circulation-strike date. Struck at the Carson City Mint in Nevada, which operated from 1870 to 1893 and produced coins from Comstock Lode silver and gold — among the most collectible mintmarks in U.S. numismatics. Estimated market value ranges from $634 to $31K 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 #7047.
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