Gobrecht, Liberty Seated and Trade Dollars

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Liberty Seated Dollars
	1842	AU55	NGC 2577897020	Original	$1050	Original Gun Metal Gray, Mirrored Fields, Typical Strike, Missouri Collection. The 1842 date sports a relatively high mintage of 184,618 for early Liberty Seated dollars. This surviving example is strictly original with medium gray patina that becomes darker at the stars and reverse legend. When viewing under a light source, the mirrored fields are activated and offer reflective golden gray coloring that is pleasing. Strike is a tad weak at the top of Liberty's head and on the stars 8 through 13 along with some reverse device weakness. There are no distracting blemishes to discuss. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. A nice original piece from the Missouri Collection.
	1842	EF40	PCGS 24712631	Original	$795	Original Crusty Gray Patina, Early Issue, Conservative Grading, Saco River Collection. A third year of issue strike with mintage of 184,618. Surfaces are fully natural and cover with thick crusty gray patina. Strike is uniform with no point of weakness. Conservatively graded and housed in 2013 transition PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert. From the Saco River Collection.
	1844	VF Details	PCGS 19962599	Cleaned	HOLD $600	New March 10! Steel Gray Surfaces, Old Cleaning, Faint Hairlines, VF35 Details Grade, More Attractive Than Many In Straight Graded Holder. A no question 1844 business strike Liberty Searted dollar with obvious obverse die doubling in the shield. This example resides in PCGS Gen 4.4 blue lable holder with standard ring insert and only has a Genuine designation on the label. I grade this one full VF35 with old clean that is not offensive. Many Seated dollars seen in straight graded PCGS holders look much worst than this decent offering. Steely gray surfaces are a tad bright under a light source to be original. A fair value at the asking price.
	1844	PR53	PCGS 10025439	Original	$9500	Very Rare 1844 Proof Strike, Uniform Gray-Gold Patina, Reflective Luster, Hammered Strike, Faint Wear, Accurately Graded. Very rare offering of an 1844 proof strike with PCGS estimating 10-15 known. PCGS has only graded three specimens with light circulation. Those graded are a PR40, PR53 (this example), and PR58. There are no known Cameo graded 1844 proof dollars. This specimen is a no question proof with appropriate diagnostics. Surfaces are entirely original and covered with mottled gray-gold patina on both sides. Strike is hammered as to be expected for proof strike. Fields offer sharp reflective luster under a light source. Attributing an 1844 proof dollar is straightforward. All 1844 circulation strikes are found with a double die obverse. Doubling is easily seen in the vertical shield lines. Misplaced 18 digits in the lower gown folds are an additional attribution point. For a complete summary of the 1844 circulation strike die pairing, please visit the new online Osburn-Cushing reference book on Liberty Seated Dollar die varieties at www.seateddollarvarieties.com. Business strikes are labeled as OC-1 in the reference. Proof strikes (OC - P1) have no shield die doubling and most importantly, have the reverse of 1840 die defects on AMERIC(A). All proofs struck from 1840 through 1854 were accomplished with the same reverse die with consistent die defects on AMERIC(A). Again, the details can be found by accessing the online Osburn-Cushing reference. A quick visit to CoinFacts and review of surviving population indicates none certified at the PR60-PR61 grades, three in PR62 and a lone PR63. There is a single auction record of $20,900 for one of the pieces graded PR62 dating back to January 1996. An NGC certified PF63 specimen brought $25,300 at the Bowers and Merena Boys Town sale during March 1998. After careful consultations with the Peak Collection consignor, we've decided to offer this example at an attractive $9500. Please call for a complete description as this dollar was difficult to photography under autumn low sun angle. Freshly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. An important numismatic offering from the Peak Collection with less than 15 reported.
	1844	AU55	PCGS 33605898	Choice	$2495	Circulation Strike, Lightly Mirrored Surfaces, Reflective Luster, Silver Gray Patina, Fully Struck, Minimal Abrasions, Osprey Collection. A wonderful 1844 circulation strike with obvious doubling in the shield and misplaced top loop of 8 digit in lower gown. Fields are lightly mirrored with obverse emitting crisp reflective luster under a light source. Reverse luster is closer to a steely texture. Both sides are covered with natural silver gray patina. The obverse has embedded rose which is amplified in the GFRC images. Strike is complete. Surfaces abrasions are minimal with none worth mentioning. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval. CAC approval is more than warranted as grading is accurate and surfaces are 100% original. More handpicked quality silver coinage offerings from the Osprey Collection.
	1844	AU50	NGC 3608278007	Original	$1250	Low Mintage Date, Double Die and Misplaced Date Obverse, Original Gray Patina, Residual Luster, Hammered Strike, Missouri Collection. A low mintage of only 20,000 and the first year of limited Seated dollar strikes at the Philadelphia mint. Q. David Bowers comments on the 1844 low mintage date as follows, "The year 1844 was notable for the first of low-mintage silver dollars of this design. Scant supplies of silver bullion continued to be one of the main problems facing the mint, and the situation was not made easier by the fact that many United States silver coins were shipped to Europe and Asia in payment for import transactions. Only one delivery of silver dollars was made this year; that of 20,000 pieces on December 31st." This surviving example, from the Missouri Collection, is accurately graded as the AU50 level. Surfaces are original with light gray patina that harbors shades of rose and blues also. Crisp steely luster is evident when viewing under a light source. Strike is complete and blemishes are to a minimum. All 1844 Seated dollars were struck from a single die pair. The obverse is doubled at the shield and scroll and there is an extra misplaced digit in the lower gown folds. Housed in newer NGC holder.
	1846	AU58	PCGS 81057725	Choice	HOLD $2000	New March 12! Near Gem Original Surfaces, Rich Gun Metal Gray Patina, Completely Struck Accurately Graded. A magnificent 1846 Liberty Seated dollar with classic eye appeal. Really a poster child for completely unmolested early dollars with CAC approval. Near gem original surfaces and rich gun metal gray-aquamarine patina cover both sides. Fields produce attractive steely luster under a light source. Strike is hammered with every device detail deeply impressed. Accurately graded as there is old rub on the cheek and left facing breast that has been toned over. Housed in 2015 PCGS Gen 6.0 holder with CAC approval. GFRC images are 100% color matched and faithful to the coin in hand. If you love the images, wait until this near gem arrives.
	1846	EF45	PCGS 24461848	Choice	$775	Choice Original, Light Gray-Gold Patina, Well Struck, Accurately Graded. At GFRC, we believe in stocking natural toned Liberty Seated coinage with choice surfaces. These preservation conditions represent the best possible option for a long term numismatic holding. This 1846 fits those GFRC objectives well. Surfaces are strictly original with a light skin of gray-gold patina. Grading is 100% accurate with some residual field luster remaining. Strike is nearly complete along with the entire dollar free of any significant blemishes or distractions. Housed in 2014 generation PCGS holder with CAC approval. A quality CAC stickered offering for the selective collector.
	1846-O	AU53	NGC 2025538003	Original	$2650	Original, Mirrored Surfaces, Reflective Luster, Rose Gray Patina, Average Strike, Missouri Collection. The first New Olreans issue of the Seated dollar denomination with a mintage of 59,000. Bowers indicates that, "In circulated grades, the 1846-O has always been relatively easy to find below Extremely Fine but above that grade level, better pieces are quite rare. I suspect that this issue circulated widely and saw use in the channels of commerce up and down the Mississippi River Valley, especially riverboats (which numbered in the hundreds) and casinos. Relatively few must have been melted or exported. As the first branch mint silver dollar and as an issue of the New Orleans Mint, the 1846-O has always occupied a place of affection in collectors' hearts." This surviving example is very pleasing under a bright light. Mirrored fields produce sharp reflective luster that activates a thin layer of rose gold patina intermixed with sky blue coloring. In hand, the toning appears to be mostly rose-gray. Strike is typical for the date with stars 8 through 12 lacking connected centrils. Let's remember that this was a substantial sized coins to strike at the New Orleans mint. Overall eye appeal is pleasing. The dark spot in the right obverse field is verdigris on the surface. Housed in old NGC holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990s timeframe. Another important Liberty Seated dollar offering from the Missouri Collection. I like this piece a lot and priced accordingly.
	1847	EF40	PCGS 26034776	Choice	$700	Choice Original, Steely Fields, Dark Gun Metal Gray-Blue Patina, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, Union Bridge Collection. This choice original 1847 Liberty Seated dollar is a highlight from recent Union Bridge Collection consignment and should not last long. Strictly original with steely fields and darker gun metal gray-blue patina. Blue coloring becomes most evident during bright light viewing. Strike is well executed on both sides. Any marks are minor and consistent with light circuation. Overall, a wholesome example that is well above average for what is typically seen in a PCGS holder. Housed in 2012 transitional PCGS blue label holder and edge view insert. A quality type coin offering from the Union Bridge Collection. GFRC images are poorly done due to late autumn lightng conditions and suggest color density shift across the surfaces. That is not the case as color is completely uniform.
	1848	MS63+	PCGS 35427924	Choice	$17500	Low Mintage Date, Three Finer at PCGS, Steely Reflective Luster, Pewter Gray and Gold Patina, Well Struck, Accurately Graded, Osprey Collection. A low mintage earlier date with only 15,000 piece struck. The offering is the sole PCGS certified example at the MS63+ grade level with only three finer. An impressive Liberty Seated dollar with steely reflective fields and active cartwheel luster. Obverse toning is primarily pewter rose with embedded orange will appear during bright light viewing. That orange coloring is much more predominant throughout the reverse under the same lighting conditions. Strike is nearly complete with only stars 12 and 13 lacking full definition and some softness on the upper left facing eagle wing. Surfaces are choice for a dollar sized coin. There are a few stray contact marks on the obverse that are fully toned over. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A condition census offering from the Osprey Collection.
	1848	AU55	PCGS 25318414	Original	$2750	Low Mintage Date, Near Choice Original, Steely Reflective Luster, Mottled Toning, Accurately Graded, Missouri Collection. 1848 Philadelphia strikes have a tiny mintage of 15,000 coins, and survivors are scarce at all grade levels. This original example is a nicely detailed with slight rub on the high points. Surfaces are covered with mottled accents of gold, golden-brown, cobalt-green and lavender patina on both sides. Under a light source, the fields provide ample steely luster that is expected from well preserved surfaces. Scattered small abrasions are noted in the upper obverse fields and on Liberty's upper body. PCGS has only certified 24 examples at the AU55 grade level and many of those are considered marginal when viewing CoinFact auction images. A near choice offering from the Missouri Collection that is housed in PCGS 2014 generation holder. Accurately priced for the quality with a firm asking price.
	1850 Open 5	AU50	NGC 3515519004	Market Acceptable	$2250	Rare Low Mintage Date, Reflective Gun Metal Gray-Blue Surfaces, Attractive Overall Appearance, Details Grade, Missouri Collection. A rare date in the Liberty Seated dollar series with a mintage of only 7,500. The 1850s begins a timeframe when Seated dollar production plummeted at the Philadelpha mint. Q. David Bowers calls out this fact and provides a potential reason for the mint moving to strike small sized gold dollars rather than the unpopular heavy silver dollars. He states the following, "The production of Liberty Seated silver dollars at the Philadelphia Mint hit an all-time low in 1850. The reason for this is not clear in government records, but I believe the explanations are simple. To expand on the commentary given under 1849, the following seems to be a likely scenario: The gold dollar, introduced in 1849, was popular in government circles and at the Mint, and saw extensive use by the public. At the same time, the silver dollar was not popular and was widely criticized. The year 1850 saw a tremendous production of gold dollars, amounting to 481,953 at the Philadelphia Mint alone, a quantity far greater than had been made of any Liberty Seated silver dollar. It seems to me that the Treasury was trying to promote the new gold dollar as the coin of choice of this denomination, and to minimize the silver dollar." This surviving example currently resides in a newer NGC holder with AU Details designation. GFRC has chosen to assign a Market Acceptable quality rating as the overall eye appeal and coloring is acceptable coupled with an abscence of any mechanical cleaning. In other words, this piece has no hairlines whatsoever. Surfaces offer a steely reflective luster along with gun metal gray patina. There are a few scattered field ticks but none distracting. Struck with Open 5 obverse die along with bold repunching under the 0 digit in the date. Not every Liberty Seated dollar collector can locate and afford a strictly original example of the 1850 date in AU condition. A problem free AU55 example will be a $3500 to $4500 expenditure depending on eye appeal. This offering, from the Missouri Collection, provides similar eye appea but at a substantially lower price.
	1853	AU50	PCGS 4225952	Original	$1675	New March 30! Better Date, Near Choice Original Surfaces, Light Gray Patina, Residual Steely Luster, Pleasing Eye Appeal, Accurately Graded. A pleasing 1853 Liberty Seated dollar with steely fields and light gray patina on both sides. Under a light source, the obverse reveals embedded rose and blues along with residual luster. Reverse is also steely with uniform gray shades. Strike is complete with well impressed devices and stars. There is one rim bump on the reverse adjacent to the arrow heads mentioned for accuracy. Limited wear and fairly graded. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.1 old green holder.
	1860-O	AU58	NGC 3602867010	Original	$1325	Crusty Original, Gray-Brown Patina, Fully Struck, Blemish Free, Accurately Graded, Missouri Collection. Essentially a twin to the 1864 NGC AU55 Seated dollar also being consigned by the Missouri Collection. Thick crusty gray-brown patina covers both sides. Luster is muted, as to be expected, since the toning is so thick. Bright light viewing exposes gold hues that are a testiment to the strict originality for this well preserved 1860 New Orleans strike. Most high end AU and mint state 1860-O dollars are found with bag marks due to a release of several bag by the Treasury during 1962-1964 timeframe. This example is obviously not part of that release as the surfaces are essentially blemish free and a pleasure to inspect with a 10x loupe. Strike is 100% executed and frankly, it is difficult to discern any wear due to the thick toning. This could very well be a mint state example that has been conservatively graded. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. Another excellent offering from the Missouri Collection to consider by those who are fans of crusty originality with respect to their Liberty Seated coinage.
	1860-O	AU55	PCGS 16855941	Choice	$1525	Near Gem Original, Crusty Gray-Blue Patina, Steely Fields, Reflective Luster, Accurately Graded. Housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. CAC approval was assured on the naturally toned specimen.
	1871	EF45	raw	Market Acceptable	$525	Original Gray, Southern Maine Collection. A wholesome Liberty Seated dollar with strictly original surfaces and light wear. Both the obverse and reverse are covered with a pastel gray with intermixed rose hues. The reverse has some verdigris spots which are best left untouched as part of the coin's legacy. From the Southern Maine collection and off the market for decades.
	1871-CC	VF30	raw	Original	$5000	Rare Date, Thick Crusty Original Patina, Strong Devices, Filed Obverse Rim Bruises, New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated Dollars. 1871 Carson City Seated dollar production was limited to a tiny 1,376 strikes. Q. David Bowers estimates that 85 to 125 probably exist in circulated grades today. Acquisition of an 1871-CC example is a prized moment for most collectors. GFRC is pleased to be offering a raw example graded Very Fine 30 with steely surfaces. Surfaces are original with thick crusty reddish-gray and brown patina. Obverse right field and Liberty's mid section have a few scattered micro ticks while the reverse is just plain crusty and blemish free. The issue, with this example, is several obverse rim bruises that were filed down towards maintaining a planar rum across the entire periphery. These rim file marks are most noticeable by stars 1 and 2. Minor filing is also seen by stars 9 and 11 through 12. Housed in a custom Capital Plastic holder for nearly two decades. From the New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated Dollars. If purchasing two or more of the New Jersey Carson City strikes, the Capital holder will be included in the purchase.
	1872	VF25	raw	Choice	$385	With Motto Type, Crusty Original Gray Surfaces, Perfect Rims, Minimal Abrasions, Accurately Graded. A 2019 FUN show purchase to help an elderly gentleman exit this piece at a fair price. Surfaces are covered with crusty gray patina. Minimal abrasions other than a bag mark in the upper right obverse field. Rims are perfect. An inexpensive With Motto type coin for a Dansco set.
	1872-CC	VF35	raw	Market Acceptable	$3000	Market Acceptable Eye Appeal, Gray Patina with Gold and Rose Hues, Old Light Cleaning, Scattered Micro Ticks, New Jersey Collection of Liberty Seated Dollars. During 1872, Carson City Liberty Seated dollar production nearly doubled to 3,150. Q. David Bowers suggest that present day survivors totaled 150-200 pieces. This date saw heavy circulation with many seen at the Good and Very Good grade levels. The offered example, from the New Jersey Collection of Seated Dollars is toned a light to medium dull gray resulting from a long ago cleaning. Embedded gold coloring is seen under a bright light with even residual mint frost surrounding the date digits. Outside of the protected date area, the balance of the coin has seen a light cleaning with very faint hairlines. Blemishes are limited to several tiny reverse bag marks with rim integrity being all there and mark free. A Market Acceptable quality rating has been assigned as the retoned gray coloring is acceptable though the surfaces are dull. Housed in custom Capital Plastic holder for nearly two decades and an opportunity to acquire a rare date Carson City dollar at a value price. If purchasing two or more of the New Jersey Carson City strikes, the Capital holder will be included in the purchase.
Trade Dollars
	1873-CC	EF45	PCGS 27461035	Choice	$2250	Scarce Carson City Date, First Year Issue, Choice Original, Gun Metal Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Cumberland Country Collection. Ex. Bill Cowburn Collection. First year issue with mintage of 124,500 with most heading to China for West coast commerce payments. A semi-key date that is scarce is all circulated grades. This strictly original example is covered with pleasing gun metal gray patina. Under a bright light, surfaces present a steely appearance as one would expect from naturally toned silver. Fields are free of significant blemishes with a bagmark near the left facing eagle wing being the only item to mention. Strike is well executed and complete. Fairly graded and housed in 2013 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and edge view insert. Part of a large Trade dollar set offering from the Cumberland County Collection with important Bill Cowburn pedigree. Bill's Trade dollar articles can be found in older Gobrecht Journal issues.
	1874	AU58	PCGS 27461036	Gem	$1225	Difficult Early Philadelphia Strike, Gem Original, Gray-Copper and Gold Patina, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Accurately Graded . One in hand inspection of this gorgeous 1874 Trade dollar and you will agree that a gem original quality rating is warranted. I'll even double down and issue a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. This 1874 Trade dollar is so well preserved with gray, copper and gold patina that is accentuated by frosty cartwheel luster. The eye appeal is substantial and pleasing. if you've been searching for a well above average Trade dollar as a type coin, then this offering is for you. Housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder with CAC approval. Hurry on this piece as I suspect it will not be around long.
	1874-CC	AU53	PCGS 3752418	Original	$1250	Historical Carson City Date, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Light Creamy Gold Patina, Fully Struck, Fairly Graded. A fairly large mintage of 1,373,200 for a Carson City date. Most of the mintage went to China and heavily circulated as part of Oriental commerce. Chopmarked 1874-CC dollars are always available due to long stays in the Orient. This survivor retains most of its frosty luster including active cartwheels under a light source. Strike is completely executed on both sides. Areas of mint frost are easily detected within the lower reverse, throughout the legend and surrounding the obverse stars. Obverse fields have stray hairlines during 10x loupe inspection and account for the assigned grade. Toning is a light creamy gold with bolder shades on the obverse. Fairly graded and housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert that dates back to the late 1990.
	1874-S	AU58	PCGS 82241546	Original	$650	New March 14! Original, Type I/I, Twin Lakes Collection.. As with all 1873 and 1874 trade dollars, this coin is a type I/I. Beginning in 1875, the second reverse type is occasionally seen, and the second obverse appears in 1876. This piece is dappled with indigo tones about Liberty's head and the lower portion of the reverse. Luster is evident, particulary in protected areas around the stars and the border of the eagle. A quality AU58 set offering from the Twin Lakes Collection.
	1875-CC	AU53	PCGS 26567547	Choice	$1300	Popular Carson City Date, Choice Original, Gun Metal Gray Patina, Steely Residual Luster, Accurately Graded, Baltimore Show New Purchase. 1875-CC Trade dollar are always a popular item on the GFRC price list and constantly searching for quality examples. Luckily, at the Baltimore show, this choice CAC approved example was located. A perfectly original example with gun metal gray-blue patina and steely luster on both sides. There are no blemishes worthy of mention. A rock solid offering that should please collectors who understand and appreciate the beauty of unmolested silver surfaces. Housed in 2012 transitional PCGS holder with blue label and standard ring insert along with CAC approval.
	1875-CC	EF45	raw	Cleaned	HOLD $350	Unobtrusive Chopmark, Cleaned/Retoned. Fields are toned an even ebony/gray and cover an old cleaning that is more noticeable on the reverse. There is a double character chopmark across Liberty's upper body. The 1875 date is the most affordable Carson City issue. Please email if there is interest and to discuss.
	1875S/CC	AU55	PCGS 27461046	Original	$2750	S/CC Die Variety Rarity, Original Surfaces, Frosty Cartwheel Luster, Traces of Peripheral Gold Patina, Typical Strike, Accurately Graded, Cumberland Country Collection. Ex. Bill Cowburn Collection. The 1875-S/CC is the only major Trade dollar die variety recognized by PCGS and listed in a standard Red Book. Intended as a regular 1875-S production issue but now a significant rarity due to S mintmark being punched over poorly effaced CC mintmark. GFRC is pleased to offer an affordable AU58 specimen from the Cumberland Country Collection that was previously source from Bill Cowburn at the time of his untimely passing. This example offers frosty cartwheel luster emanating from mostly untoned surfaces. Under a bright light, there is a hint of peripheral gold on both sides. Strike is typical with some weakness at stars 5 and 6. Obverse fields have some micro chatter with one line in the left field that requires mentioning. Accurately graded and housed in 2013 generation PCGS holder with blue-white label and edge view insert. Please note that there is no rose coloring on the lower obverse or reverse as per the GFRC images. This piece is essentially untoned and frosty.
	1876	VF25	PCGS 34415902	Original	$2250	Extremely Rare 1876 II/II Die Pairing, No Auction Records, Original Light Gray Surfaces, Steely Fields, Accurately Graded, Cumberland Country Collection. An extremely rare 1876 Type II/II design hub pairing that is without auctions records. In the new Whitman Mega Red Book, Bowers lists the die pairing without pricing estimates and indicates extremely rare in the footnotes. Most surviving 1876 Trade dollars will be found with Type I/II design hub. GFRC is most excited to handling an example of this major die variety rarity that has nice original surfaces. A light gray patina covers both sides. Under a light source, steely fields comes to life with light gold coloring on the obverse. Fields have a few scattered micro ticks but well within the range of what can be expected at the VF grade level. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with "Obv 2 Rev 2" specified on the label. A major die variety offering from the Cumberland County Collection. Please that the GFRC images illustrate light rose coloring on the lower obverse and reverse. This coloring is an artifact of the photography process and not on the coin. This piece is even light gray.
	1876-CC Double Die Reverse	AU58	ANACS 5279254	Cleaned	$1600	Popular Doubled Die Reverse Variety, Uniform Gun Metal Gray-Blue, Retoned, Faint Hairlines Under 10x Loupe, Details Grade, Accurately Graded. Popular 1876-CC Doubled Die Reverse die variety at an attractive pricing level. Newly consigned to GFRC in the hopes of locating a serious Trade Dollar collector who will appreciate the bold reverse die doubling without breaking the bank. Grading is accurate and designated AU58 Details. Surfaces are covered with a deep gun metal gray-blue patina that is secondary toning. Under the toning, faint hairlines are seen with careful inspection. This past cleaning results in reflective fields that are a bit too active to be original. Die doubling on lower reverse is bold with second olive branch distinct from the final rendering. Housed in new ANACS gold holder with standard ring insert. Not a perfect coin but perfectly acceptable for the double die reverse variety.
	1876-CC Double Die Reverse	EF45	PCGS 14986367	Original	$1750	Popular Doubled Die Reverse, Original Surfaces, Steely Residual Luster, Light Silver Gray Patina, Fully Struck, Conservatively Graded, Cumberland Country Collection. Within the 1876 Carson City date is a popular Double Die Reverse variety wih rotational die doubling within the olive branches and at the denomination. The Cumberland Country set piece for the 1876-CC date is that die variety. The variety is listed within CoinFacts and the Whitman Mega Red Book. This example has nice original steely surfaces with residual mint frost surrounding the motifs on lower reverse. Under a bright light, the surfaces are reflective with a substantial amount of luster that one would expect from a higher graded coin. Surfaces are strictly original with a thin layer of silver gray patina. Strike is complete with additional die doubling visible within the eagle feathers. Let's call this one as being slightly undergraded and housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. The PCGS label reads, "Doubled Die Reverse" in bold lettering. Please note that the GFRC images suggest some rose and green hues on this piece. These are photography artifacts as the Trade dollar in hand indicates unform light silver gray coloring.
	1876-CC	VF20	NGC 4631015019	Original	$650	New March 12! Type I/II, Original Surfaces, Deep Pewter-Gray Patina, Well Struck, Fairly Graded, Murphys Collection. Popular Carson City Trade dollar date with mintage of 509,000. The 1876-CC date is quite scarce in grades below VF30. This date is a major rarity is Mint State. The offered example features deep pewter-gray patina on both sides. Naturally toned surfaces exhibit light shades at the wear points. Strike is well executed. A careful 10x loupe inspection revealed no abrasions worthy of mention. Fairly graded and housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. Another nice piece of collector grade Carson City coinage from the Murphys Collection.
	1876-S	MS64	NGC 2644244005	Choice	$2250	Reflective Cartwheel Luster, Near Gem Original, Gray-Rose Patina, Mirrored Fields, Type I/I, Saco River Collection. During 1876, trade dollars were produced in high volume at the San Francisco Mint and were struck primarily from Nevada silver. Resulting mintage was 5,227,000 coins. Most coins were shipped to the Orient for commerce purposes while a few were circulated domestically, particularly before the demonetization act of July 22, 1876 took effect. The gorgeous example obviously did not reach the Orient and instead saw careful preservation for today's collectors to enjoyed. Die pairing hubs are Type I/Type I and typical for the date. A close inspection of this important Saco River Collection offering revealed mirrored fields and bold reflective cartwheel luster. The semi transparent rose-gray patina does not limit the luster. Rather bright light viewing exposes underlying rose, gold and sky blue shades. Fields are mostly blemish free with a few scattered micro lines needing to be mentioned. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. Please give this lovely 1876-S trade dollar some special consideration. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. From the Saco River Collection.
	1877	MS64+	PCGS 34936763	Gem	$3375	Gem Original, Swirling Cartwheel Luster, Copper-Blue Patina, Frosty Surfaces, Typical Strike, Gorgeous Eye Appeal, Osprey Collection. GFRC is incredibly proud to be offering this gorgeous 1877 Philadelphia struck Trade dollar. Upon initial inspection, the vibrant cartwheel luster and copper gold coloring jumps out and grabs your attention. Let start with a review of the obverse. Copper-rose toning covers most of the obverse center with a transition to sky blue at the star and date punch. Reverse coloring tilts more towards copper-gold with embedded aquamarine. Sky blue and orange-gold intermix at the peripheries. These colors are transparent to the underlying frosty luster. Fields have a few scattered micro ticks of no consequence. Finally, strike is typical with some weakness at the upper obverse stars. Overall, this 1877 would best fit into a collection of superior eye appealing toners. Accurately graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A splendid eye appealing offering from the Osprey Collection.
	1877	MS62	PCGS 36163643	Choice	$1550	Near Gem Original, Steely Cartwheel Luster, Multi-Color Patina, Completely Struck, Accurately Graded, Cumberland Country Collection. Let’s open the description for this near gem original 1877 Trade dollar with a JUST BUY IT NOW recommendation. I'm in love with this offering from the Cumberland County Collection and believe the future owner will also be pleased to have stepped up and made the purchase. This dollar has eye appeal of a higher grade and only one well hidden surface issue that holds the grade back to MS62. At first, I thought this piece was full MS63 due to the vibrant steely cartwheel luster and strictly original toning on both sides. Toning colors are gorgeous. Strike is also complete. In terms of blemishes, there are several ancient toned over shallow lines between the right facing wing and AM(ERICA). If one swirls the coin enough times under a bright light, those lines will appear resulting in the MS62 being technical accurate. Again eye appeal is of a higher grade. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder with CAC approval. CAC approval rewards all the positive aspects of this coin as discussed here.
	1877-CC	EF40	PCGS 32476500	Original	$1150	Popular Carson City Trade Dollar Date, Near Choice Original. Steely Fields, Residual Reflective Luster, Gray Patina, Accurately Graded, Murphys Collection. A reasonable mintage of 534,000 with most intended to be shipped to San Francisco and then exported to the Orient. However, some pieces were released in Nevada and immensely disliked by local merchants. This surviving example is well preserved with gray obverse patina and residual reflective luster during bright light viewing. The reverse is covered with residual golden mint frost throughout the legend, denomination, and surrounding lower eagle devices. The mint frost validates the strict originality. Strike is well executed. Fairly graded and housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. A quality Trade dollar duplicate from the Murphys Collection.
	1877-S	AU58	NGC 3659918002	Choice	$950	Superior Eye Appeal, Choice Original, Brilliant Cartwheel Luster, Rose-Gold and Peripheral Blues, Completely Struck, Accurately Graded, Cumberland Country Collection. A high mintage common date offering but with superior toning and eye appeal. If adding an 1877-S Trade to a type set or full date and mintmark set, then this offering should be immediate scooped up. Surfaces are somewhere between steely and reflective and produce huge amounts of brilliant luster under a light source. Then there is the gorgeous toning that consists of rose-gold with peripheral blues at the rims. Rose is predominant on the obverse while gold is mainly seen on the reverse. Strike is completely executed. There is faint rub on Liberty's right facing breast there the grading is accurate. Eye appeal wise, this piece is superior to MS60/MS61 graded examples and worthy of the asking price. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. A most attractive offering from the Cumberland County Collection that should not last long. Once viewed in hand at the FUN show, this piece will be gone.
	1877-S	EF45	raw	Original	$200	New March 30! Original Gray, Maine Collection. Toned a uniform light to medium gray. The fields and device are fully blemish free but there is a minor rim anomaly on the obverse at 11:00.
	1877-S	VF30	raw	Original	$150	New March 30! Original Crusty Gray, Honest Wear. A perfectly original example with medium gray patina. Surface are blemish free. Accurately graded and an ideal example for a Dansco or Whitman album type set. Off the market for decades.
	1878	PR64	PCGS 12402194	Choice	$3350	Proof Only Issue, Near Gem Original, Heavily Mirrored Fields, Bold Reflective Luster, Hammered Strike, Accurately Graded, Cumberland Country Collection. There were no Trade dollar circulation strikes produced during 1878, The Philadelphia mint struck 900 proofs during the January through May timeframe with a fair number going unsold to collectors and distributed to local dealers for bullion value. Survivors are readily available in the PR61 through PR64 grade range. At PR65, the population drops off significantly with a substantial jump in prices. It is my pleasure to offer this lovely 1878 PCGS PR64 specimen from the Cumberland County Collection. This piece managed to survive with near gem original surfaces. Fields offer mirrored glass characteristics during bright light inspection. The reverse mirrors are especially crisp due to a bit lighter toning. Overall coloring is a brownish gold with faint blues at the peripheries. Strike is absolutely hammered. A few wispy hairlines in the right obverse field hold this one back from full gem status. Accurately graded and housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. Please note that photographing this lovely 1878 proof strike proved to be most challenging. The reverse image is 100% accurate with the white spot at 900 being haze on the holder. The obverse image is terrible with inaccurate rose to green contrast. Please assume that the obverse toning is identical to that of the reverse when considering the offering for potential purchase.
	1878-CC	EF45	PCGS 20736928	Choice	$4350	Series Key Date, Steely Residual Luster, Choice Original Surfaces, Light Gold Peripheral Toning, Accurately Graded, Cumberland Country Collection. The Trade dollar series key date with mintage of only 97,000 pieces. Trade dollars were discontinued on February 22, 1878 by decree from Secretary of Treasury John Sherman. At the Carson City mint, 56,000 were struck in January 1878 and another 41,000 in February. Of the 97,000 pieces struck, a portion of the mintage was part of the 44,148 undistrubted dollars to be melted on July 19, 1878. This Carson City date is rare in Good through Very Fine and very scarce in EF and AU grades. This example is perfectly original with choice surfaces. Residual steely luster is prominent on both sides. Light gold patina is seen at the peripheries. Regardless of spending time in circulation, the fields are surprisingly mark free and choice. Accurately graded and housed in old blue label PCGS holder with standard ring insert. Part of a large Trade dollar set offering from the Cumberland County Collection and worthy of consideration. An ideal key date cornerstone for anyone anticipating the construction of a Trade dollar set.
	1878-S	AU50	PCGS 82136077	Original	$325	Thick Crusty Original Patina, Steely Fields, Medium Gun Metal Gray Toning, Fairly Graded. Thick crusty patina covers both sides. Toning is mostly gun metal gray. Under a light source, residual steely luster is evident and still peeks through the crusty toning. Obverse fields have a few fully toned over lines that are mentioned for accuracy. Housed in 2015 style PCGS holder. An inexpensive example for those seeking a fully original crusty Trade dollar as type coin.
	1878-S	AU50	raw	Choice	$225	New March 30! Choice Crusty Original, Uniform Gun Metal Gray Patina, The Way a Strictly Original Trade Dollar Should Look!. I'm in love with this 1878-S Trade dollar as so darn crusty original and a case study in the appearance of completely unmolested silver surfaces. A no question AU example that has acquired thick gray-gold patina. Rims and fields are blemish free. A superb piece for fans of United States west coast history or a Dansco type set.