1875-S Silver Dollars Trade Dollars NGC MS-60

1875-S $1 Silver Trade Dollar – NGC MS60 – Mint State Example from the San Francisco Mint

This is a classic 1875-S Silver Trade Dollar, certified Mint State 60 by NGC, representing one of the most historic and collectible silver dollar series of the 19th century. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this Mint State example retains full detail, attractive luster, and the charm of an early U.S. coin designed for international trade.

Introduced in 1873, the Trade Dollar was created to facilitate commerce in Asia, where U.S. merchants needed a silver coin to compete with popular foreign issues like the Mexican 8 Reales. The design by William Barber features Liberty seated facing left, extending an olive branch over the sea, symbolizing peaceful trade. The reverse features a heraldic eagle with the unusual inscription “420 GRAINS, 900 FINE”, emphasizing the coin’s weight and purity to foreign traders.

Coin Highlights:

• Date: 1875

• Mint: San Francisco (S mintmark)

• Denomination: $1

• Grade: NGC MS60

• Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

• Weight: 27.22 grams

• Diameter: 38.1 mm

• Obverse: Liberty seated facing left, holding olive branch and ribbon

• Reverse: Eagle with outstretched wings and weight/purity legend

• Edge: Reeded

Why This Coin Stands Out:

• Certified Mint State – NGC MS60 example with no wear, attractive luster, and full original detail.

• Historic Type Coin – A short-lived but important series created for international commerce.

• San Francisco Mint – One of the main mints for Trade Dollars, known for strong strikes.

• Great Value – Affordable entry into mint state 19th-century silver dollars.

With strong strike details and uncirculated surfaces, this 1875-S Trade Dollar in NGC MS60 is a fantastic opportunity to own a key piece of U.S. monetary history and international trade. A must-have for serious collectors of early U.S. silver dollars or Type coin specialists.