1898-(B) Trade Dollar MS Values

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Melt: $65.29 (0.7800 oz Silver)

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1898-(B) Trade Dollar MS Values

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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)

down This coin is made of Silver and has a current melt value of $65.29

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:

23933

Coin Date:

1898-(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

Design Details

Designer:

George William De Saulles

Obverse Lettering:

ONE DOLLAR, 1898

Obverse Designer:

George William De Saulles

Reverse Lettering:

ONE DOLLAR (Chinese lettering)

Reverse Designer:

George William De Saulles

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