1885 Trade Dollars
Production took place at Philadelphia, Carson City and San Francisco. During the coin's 13-year lifespan the coin struck less than 36 million pieces which includes about 11,000 proofs. All high-grade business strikes of the trade dollar are rare to non-existent, leaving proofs to fill most of the demand from type collectors. The more rare business strike would be the 1878-CC with a mintage of 97,000 many of which most likely have been melted. The remarkable beauty of originally-toned proofs excites countless collectors to attempt complete proof runs (usually not including the virtually unavailable 1884 and 1885). Indeed, any trade dollar is extremely valued and sought-after in excellent condition.
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