1876 $1 Proof Silver Trade Dollar – PCGS PR45 – Scarce Early Proof Issue
Offered here is a rare and historically significant 1876 Proof Silver Trade Dollar, graded PR45 by PCGS—a true survivor of America’s early trade coinage with original proof surfaces that retain deep character and numismatic charm.
Struck in Philadelphia during the centennial year of the United States, this Proof Trade Dollar was part of a limited mintage intended not for circulation, but for collectors and dignitaries. While many proof issues have been lost, damaged, or mishandled over the decades, this coin has endured—earning a certified Proof 45 designation, an unusual and desirable grade that preserves its authenticity and proof status while showing light, honest wear.
Coin Highlights:
Date: 1876
Denomination: $1 USD
Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
Grade: PCGS PR45
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 27.22 grams
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Mintage (Proof): Only 1,150
Obverse: Seated Liberty holding olive branch, facing left
Reverse: Heraldic eagle with arrows and olive branch, “420 GRAINS, 900 FINE” inscription
Why Collect This Coin?
Scarce Proof Issue – From a low mintage of just 1,150, making any surviving examples highly collectible.
Historic Centennial Year – A proof coin from America’s 100th birthday—an iconic piece of numismatic Americana.
Certified by PCGS – Graded and encapsulated by one of the most trusted names in coin certification.
Proof Wear Appeal – PR45 offers a fascinating blend of collector accessibility and genuine proof origin, making it a unique and affordable entry into classic U.S. proofs.
This 1876 Proof Trade Dollar is a distinctive and undervalued treasure that blends rarity, history, and character. A must-have for the serious 19th-century U.S. coin collector.
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