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1897-B Trade Dollar MS Values
Details
The British trade dollar was minted from 1895 for Hong Kong and the Straits Settlements. But after the Straits dollar was introduced to the Straits Settlements in 1903, it became exclusively a Hong Kong coin produced until 1935. (Wikipedia)
Obverse: An arabesque design with the Chinese symbol for longevity in the center, and the denomination in two languages – Chinese and Jawi Malay
Basic Information
GSID:
23929
Coin Date:
1897-B
Denomination:
Trade$ / Trade Dollar
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Bombay
Coinage Type:
Trade dollar
Coinage Years:
1895-1935
Composition:
Silver
Mint Mark:
B
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
26.9568 gr
Weight:
0.0875 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.78 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
39 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
