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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is seated on a stone wall, facing left, with an olive branch in her extended right hand and a ribbon bearing the word LIBERTY in her resting left hand. IN GOD WE TRUST us carved into the base and her seat is otherwise adorned with a bundle of wheat. 13 stars adorn the periphery with the date at the lower middle.
Reverse Description
An eagle is centered in the design with the weight of the coin listed below as "420 GRAINS. 900 FINE." The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and TRADE DOLLAR adorn the top and bottom periphery with a ribbon stating the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM above the eagle's head.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7413
Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Designer:
William Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1881
Reverse Designer:
William Barber
Reverse Lettering:
420 GRAINS. 900 FINE.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TRADE DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
27.22 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8751 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7874 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1881
Denomination:
Trade$
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
960
Coinage Type:
Trade dollar
Coinage Years:
1873-1885
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7061
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Coin Value History
1881 Trade$ PR
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1881 Trade$ PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$23,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $16,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Trade Dollar Trade$ 1873-1885 PR [Type]
Worth: $740 – $45,000
1873 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $60,000
1874 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $30,000
1875 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $39,600
1876 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $42,000
1877 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $25,200
1878 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $54,000
1879 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $45,000
1880 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $45,000
1882 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $45,000
1883 Trade$ PR
Worth: $740 – $19,500
1884 Trade$ PR
Worth: $280,000 – $1,500,000
1885 Trade$ PR
Worth: $1,100,000 – $4,440,000
Trade Dollar Set Trade$ 1873-1883, 11 Coins PR
Worth: $8,140 – $314,800
1881 T$1 PR65 NGC. ...
$5,734
1881 Trade Dollar. JD-1, JK-1. Rarity-2. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$3,416
1881 Trade Dollar. Proof-66 (NGC).
$7,200
1881 T$1 PR64 PCGS....
$4,320
1881 T$1 Trade PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (96/255). Mintage 960....
$3,240
1881 Trade Dollar. Proof-61 (ANACS). OH.
$2,640
1881 Trade Dollar. Proof. AU Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,440
1881 Trade Dollar. Proof-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,120
1881 Trade Dollar. Proof-45 (ICG).
$1,260
1881 T$1 PR55 NGC. NGC Census: (1/282). PCGS Population: (6/412). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR55. Mintage 960. ...
$1,140
1881 T$1 PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (11/264). PCGS Population: (13/392). PR60. Mintage 960. From The Poulos Family Collect...
$1,380
1881 T$1 PR20 PCGS. CAC. ...
$999
1881 T$1 PR67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$21,850
1881 Trade Dollar. Proof-30 (PCGS).
$1,256
1881 Trade Dollar. Proof-10 (PCGS).
$992
1881 T$1 PR53 ANACS. A boldly struck example of this proof-only issue with violet and olive patina. The devices have minor ...
$1,150
1881 T$1--Damaged, Tooled, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net PR40. A harshly cleaned specimen that has light highpoint wear a...
$891
1881 T$1--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net PR50....
$1,265
1881 T$1 PR65 PCGS. ...
$10,370
1881 T$1 PR63 PCGS....
$3,480
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