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I Have A 1870 Silver Trade Dollar In Good Condition. How Much Is It Worth?

Just received this coin from a relative who told me it was worth about $600, just curious what it is really worth and can't find any info on the coin, thanks

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    About the only thing you can do is take it to different coin collectors and have them look at it. Hope this helps.
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    Tiggersmom 

    answered 2 years ago

      A coins value depends upon its mintmark(if any), its condition, country of origin, denomination, etc. I can tell you know that if it does say the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 420 Grains .900 FINE. Trade Dollar on the back then it is fake and just about worthless. If its not from the united states then I don't know anything about your coin, but assuming that it is a silver dollar from the US dated 1870 then you have what is known as a Seated Liberty Dollar. On the front it shows a lady sitting down holding a shield and a pole and on the back it says The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ONE DOL. The value of a silver dollar from 1870 depends almost entirely upon its mintmark. If you look on the back underneath the eagles claws you might see either no letters, the two letters CC, or (if you are incredibly lucky) an S. I can't give you an exact appraisal since I can't see it, but if you email me some pictures at anonymousnmjc@gmail.com I can give you an exact appraisal. I can give you approximations though. Lets start with the S, if it has an S (which is incredibly unlikely) then it would be worth about $150,000 in absolutely horrible condition. In semi-good condition it would be worth around $500,000. In really good condition it would be worth about $1,000,000, and in perfect condition it would be worth in excess of $2,000,000. If it does have an S on it bring it to the nearest coin dealer ASAP! And ask about how to get it graded by a company called PCGS. If it had a CC on the back then it would be worth about $600 in horrible condition, around $1500 in good condition, and a minimum of $15,000 in perfect condition. If it doesn't have a mintmark (letter) then it is worth $250 in horrible condition, $400 to $500 in good condition and a minimum of $1,800 in perfect condition. Whatever you do DO NOT CLEAN IT!!!!!!!!!!! If you do it will become worthless. I would not try to sell it on the internet or you won't get even a fraction of its value. If it doesn't have a mintmark I would only try to sell it to a coin dealer, but if it has a CC mintmark then I would go to www.anacs.com and contact them about how to get it graded, and if it has an S mintmark it will have to be graded by PCGS (www.PCGS.com) or NGC (www.ngccoin.com) or else nobody will buy it.
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      Strange000 

      answered 1 year ago

        Could you give me the value of an 1848 liberty silver dollar and an 1878 trade dollar, and if you could also describe the coin I would truly appreciate it.
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        Zorroshr 

        answered 6 months ago

        You need to get a magnifying glass and see if the word copy is on it if so not that much
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        Guest 

        answered 2 weeks ago

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