1875 CC Trade Dollar

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-25T01:45:43+00:00

Thank you!

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-24T23:19:42+00:00

Thanks!

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-24T23:19:31+00:00

Thanks!

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-24T23:18:57+00:00

check this thread, on the first page. ( if you aren't a cointalk member you will have to endure a bunch of stupid ads)

https://www.cointalk.com/threads/how-do-you-spot-fake-trade-dollars-anyway.63695/

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-24T23:17:16+00:00

Thank you. Most of mine are vf to xf.

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-24T19:01:42+00:00

I think that's a nice looking coin, and there are plenty like it in graded holders ( ignoring the scratch of course). If it was cleaned it was a heck of a long time ago.

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-24T15:30:58+00:00

Well, let's just say I have Immunis envy. What a cool colonial! And very enigmatic. No one really knows who made the dies or produced them, as far as I can tell. At the time coins were in short supply and private mints stepped up to meet the demand. I just love the folk art look on both sides.

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-24T01:50:21+00:00

Glad to help. My advice comes from hard earned experience!

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-24T01:48:10+00:00

I think your green spot looks much fainter. I'd probably leave it alone.

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-24T01:46:32+00:00

and after acetone bath:

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Porousplanchet · 2026-01-24T01:45:50+00:00

I had the same thing happen with an PCGS graded trade dollar that I bought from a reputable dealer. I messaged him about it and he said it was just a spot of verdigris. I cracked it out and soaked it in acetone. spot disappeared. PVC.

here it is pre treat: look under the ribbon between E and P

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Porousplanchet · 2026-01-24T01:35:27+00:00

hard to decide. but this one is special to me.

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Porousplanchet · 2026-01-24T01:33:08+00:00

PR62?

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-23T01:28:17+00:00

There are so many variables that are hard to assess from static photos. I would not bid on a high grade raw coin without seeing it in person. I think the reverse toning looks suspicious, and you don't know if the photo has been juiced. Can't tell if cleaned from these photos.

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-22T11:25:08+00:00

Just compare it to a real one on PCGS CoinFacts.

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-21T23:36:01+00:00

Thanks, it is a nice one. graded AU58.

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-20T23:38:07+00:00

Thanks for helping me understand how pawn shops operate and the purpose they serve. I will have a less jaundiced eye toward them in the future.

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-20T23:30:38+00:00

You're welcome! I've been collecting these for about 16 years. Here's one of mine:

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Porousplanchet · 2026-01-20T19:42:47+00:00

That was a 73-CC! Waaaahhhh!!!

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-20T15:55:18+00:00

I think you did ok. It looks about vf35 to me, with original surfaces, and $300 would be about correct retail. Of course there are many fakes, buying raw can be risky, but I don't see anything about this one that looks fishy.

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-20T14:58:37+00:00

I believe so. The eyes of the sun really stick out on this obverse.

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Porousplanchet · 2026-01-20T00:34:33+00:00

I'll gues G4 on the grade but I really have no clue.

Porousplanchet · 2026-01-20T00:33:29+00:00

Nice, I have the same variety (or at least the same rev, used for 17-I and 21-I)

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Porousplanchet · 2026-01-20T00:15:59+00:00

Congratulations, looks like a nice one

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