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Dollars Trade 1878-S
1878 S Trade Dollars
Early Silver Dollars
Mintage: 4,162,000
Metal Composition: 90% Silver - 10% Copper
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Mass / Weight: 27.22 grams
What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):
Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!
Good (G-4)
Very Good (VG-8)
Fine (F-12)
Very Fine (VF-20)
Extremely Fine (EF-40)
About Uncirculated (AU-50)
Uncirculated (MS-60)
Uncirculated (MS-63)
Proof (PR-63)
$196 $228 $246 $259 $302 $428 $1,296 $2,781 -
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1878-S Trade Silver Dollar is Worth $228 in Average Condition and can be Worth $1,296 to $2,781 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts . Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins . The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin .
MELT VALUE: $64.25
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Seller: MidMichiganCoin Certification Agency: Raw / Unspecified
Condition: MS63
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Condition: Circulated
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Condition: Circulated
Beautiful coin for its age
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