Lot 141
1878-S U.S. Silver Trade Dollar
This auction ended on October 20, 2026.
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| Lot number | 141 |
|---|---|
| Auction | Sunny ‘Cali’ Auction, Coins and Jewelry! |
| Date | October 20, 2026 at 9:00 pm CT |
| Auction house | Wilson Creek Auctions LLC |
| Location | Cornell, Wisconsin |
Description
The 1878-S U.S. Silver Trade Dollar represents the final year of business-strike production for the Trade Dollar series. Minted in San Francisco, this coin was originally designed to facilitate international commerce in East Asia.
Key Coin Specifications
• Designer: William Barber
• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
• Total Weight: 27.22 grams
• Net Silver Content: 0.7874 oz Actual Silver Weight (ASW)
• Diameter: 38.1 mm
• Mintage: 4,162,000