coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $1 (One Dollar) \ Trade Dollars \ 1873
Trade Dollars were introduced by the United States in 1873 as a means to facilitate trade with Asia, particularly China. These coins were minted to weigh 420 grains of silver and had a design intended to represent American commerce. They featured an image of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. While they were initially intended for trade, Trade Dollars were later demonetized, making them collectible among numismatists today. The 1873 Trade Dollar is particularly notable due to its historical context and its place in the evolution of U.S. coinage.
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1873-CC (Carson City) Trade Dollars | $1 (One Dollar) | Trade Dollars | 1873 | Carson City |
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1873-P (Philadelphia) Trade Dollars | $1 (One Dollar) | Trade Dollars | 1873 | Philadelphia |
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1873-P (Philadelphia) Trade Dollars | $1 (One Dollar) | Trade Dollars | 1873 | Philadelphia |
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1873-S (San Francisco) Trade Dollars | $1 (One Dollar) | Trade Dollars | 1873 | San Francisco |