1876-S Trade Dollar Question- Large S?

LeeBone

I have what I was told is an 1876-S 1/2 Large S (Chopmarked) as seen in the first set of pics.

I have recently picked up another 1876-S Trade Dollar and was wondering if this is also a 1/2 Large S ?
I did my own analysis but by no means am I familiar enough to say one way or another.
Here is that coin..




From a little extra research, it seems that the Large S is kinda rare with "an estimate to have less than 20 known."
Also, I see the 2/2 estimated at less than 10.
Seems pretty low Pop for me to have 2 of this variety.
Can anyone shed some more info on this please?
Thanks for the help in advance!

TennesseeDave

The Vf-35 is Type 1 obv. and type 1 rev.

If the olive branch in the eagle's claw has 3 berries, it's type 1 if there are 2 berries it's type 2.

LeeBone

@TennesseeDave said:
The Vf-35 is Type 1 obv. and type 1 rev.

If the olive branch in the eagle's claw has 3 berries, it's type 1 if there are 2 berries it's type 2.

Thank you for the quick response!

TennesseeDave

Here is a 76-S type 2 obv. and rev. with a micro-S. Notice the ends of the scroll are different from the type 1 in that the tips curl and point down instead of forward.

LeeBone

Is the VF35 a Large S, and if so, does it have any premium at all?

TennesseeDave

@LeeBone said:
Is the VF35 a Large S, and if so, does it have any premium at all?

I believe it is a large S, but not sure there's any premium. There are several more knowledgeable Trade $ people that will likely respond later.

lermish

@TennesseeDave said:

@LeeBone said:
Is the VF35 a Large S, and if so, does it have any premium at all?

I believe it is a large S, but not sure there's any premium. There are several more knowledgeable Trade $ people that will likely respond later.

The 76-S 1/1 Large S is the most common combination of the date and one of the most common of the entire series and commands no premium.

lermish

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LeeBone

@lermish said:

@TennesseeDave said:

@LeeBone said:
Is the VF35 a Large S, and if so, does it have any premium at all?

I believe it is a large S, but not sure there's any premium. There are several more knowledgeable Trade $ people that will likely respond later.

The 76-S 1/1 Large S is the most common combination of the date and one of the most common of the entire series and commands no premium.

Thanks for your help!

kaz

The type 2/2 large S is hard to find.

mbogoman

Another II/II Large S for your viewing pleasure...

Walkerfan

I learned a lot in this thread.

And I got to look at some beautiful Trade dollars in the process.

Win-Win!!