Very Cool 1877-S Trade Dollar. chop mark in Front of MS Liberty.
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Those are interesting, and that looks to be well done.... They were, at one time, called 'opium dollars' and usually took two trade dollars to fabricate. Cheers, RickO
You'll never see one of those with chopmarks.
To add to this, while these may still be marketed as 'opium dollars' on eBay, they were not created for that purpose. These coins were made in the US by a legitimate company to enclose photographs, nothing clandestine about them. Still neat, though.
Well made one's are a nice novelty possession... Cheers, RickO
That's a very nice one, well above average in quality and workmanship.
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Mine looks about the same. It's neat when they turn up from time to time with a period photo inside.
What if I do find one with chopmarks? --- i want one for my showcase!!!!
Minor Variety Trade dollar's with chop marks set:
More Than It's Chopped Up To Be
Yes, it is unlikely. However, theoretically if there exist a trade with chops that dont dig into the coin too far and it is chopped prior to the box being made (which should be the case when legit chops), it might work.
I doubt it though because chopped coins were hated until much later. So, a business probably wouldnt be able to sell a chopped box.
Minor Variety Trade dollar's with chop marks set:
More Than It's Chopped Up To Be
Given that the manufacturing requires such thin, precision lathing, I would imagine anything impacting the surface of the coin would impact the quality of the end product.
they're a chop mark in front of MS Liberty
There is not a Chinese chopmark on the OP coin, if that’s what you’re suggesting.
Agreed. There is not a Chinese chop mark on this coin.
Minor Variety Trade dollar's with chop marks set:
More Than It's Chopped Up To Be