1876 Trade Dollar PCGS MS63 Type 1 — 90% Silver — U.S. Mint Philadelphia

This is a certified 1876 United States Trade Dollar, graded MS63 (Mint State 63) by PCGS. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint (no mint mark), this coin belongs to the Type 1 (TS1) issue and is part of America’s historic Trade Dollar series (1873–1885), produced for international commerce, primarily with East Asia.

The obverse features Liberty seated on bales with an outstretched olive branch, and the reverse shows an eagle with arrows and olive branch, along with the weight in grains and troy ounces — a unique aspect of Trade Dollars. This coin contains 90% silver and is sealed in a tamper-evident PCGS holder with full authentication.

Trade Dollars circulated widely in Asia and are among the most distinctive U.S. silver coin issues of the 19th century. A beautiful, investment-grade example of U.S. international coinage.

🔍 Specifications (Verified)

• KM#: KM#123

• Country/Period: United States — Post–Civil War Era

• Ruler: —

• Denomination: 1 Trade Dollar (U.S. $1)

• Year/Date: 1876

• Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)

• Composition: Silver 0.900, Copper 0.100

• Weight: 27.22 g

• Diameter: 38.1 mm

• Thickness: —

• Edge: Reeded

• Shape: Round

• Alignment: Coin alignment

• Design Features:

 • Obverse: Liberty seated facing left with olive branch, bales, “IN GOD WE TRUST” below

 • Reverse: Eagle with arrows and olive branch; inscription includes “420 GRAINS. 900 FINE.”

• Mintage: 455,000 (Krause SCWC 2020)

• Silver Content: 0.7874 troy oz

🪙 Condition

Graded Mint State 63 (MS63) by PCGS, this coin exhibits brilliant mint luster with minimal contact marks. Eye appeal is strong for the grade. Housed in an official PCGS slab with serial number 7041.63/36782785 for full verification

Secure this PCGS-certified MS63 1876 Trade Dollar — a brilliant example of America’s silver coinage for international trade.

⭐ Why Buy

• PCGS-certified MS63 — professionally authenticated and graded

• Historic 1876 Philadelphia Mint silver Trade Dollar

• Contains 0.7874 oz of 90% silver

• Iconic Seated Liberty design with unique weight markings

• Classic U.S. coin issued for Asian commerce (1873–1885)

• Protected in original PCGS holder with full traceability

Sources:

• PCGS CoinFacts — Trade Dollar 1876, Coin #7041 (accessed Dec 2025)

• Numista Entry — “Trade Dollar, United States, KM#123” (Numista #12316)

• Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2020 Edition — KM#123

• NGC World Coin Price Guide — United States Trade Dollar (KM#123)

• U.S. Mint Historical Background — usmint.gov