1 Dollar "1873 Trade Dollar" (Pattern)
United States · 1873–1879 · Base Metal
Specifications
| Years | 1873–1879 |
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Composition | — |
| Gross weight | — |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Edge | Reeded and plain |
| Shape | Round |
| Type | Patterns |
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Design
Obverse
Head of Liberty left, with a coronet inscribed "LIBERTY." with her hair tied in a bun encircled by pearls along with the date below and 13 stars around the firm symbolizing the original 13 colonies
Reverse
The value above scrollwork, over "420 GRAINS" over "900 FINE" over scrollwork, in the centre of a laurel wreath and the country name above around the rim
About this coin’s value
This coin is a base-metal issue. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. Base-metal valuations live in the base metal coin calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
What years was the 1 Dollar "1873 Trade Dollar" (Pattern) minted?
The 1 Dollar "1873 Trade Dollar" (Pattern) was issued 1873–1879.
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