#28 • 1878S United States Trade Dollar, 90% Silver

Part of Silver & Coin Auction (timed auction by Fred Wilson Auction Service LLC)

High bid $220.00

Status: Sold

This 1878S United States Trade Dollar, composed of 90% silver, represents a significant piece of American numismatic history. Minted as part of a series initiated in 1873, the Trade Dollar was designed for international trade, particularly with East Asia. The obverse depicts the iconic figure of Liberty seated on a bale of goods, extending an olive branch toward the horizon. The reverse features a detailed American eagle grasping arrows and an olive branch. Weighing approximately 27.22 grams, the coin's edge is reeded, and it bears the denomination of "420 grains, 900 fine," emphasizing its silver content. This coin holds value both for collectors and those interested in U.S. monetary and economic history.