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

Forum bug issue

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!!

lermish

I've been trying to post some additional info here from my website but the forum bug has been killing my posts. Let's try one more time.

1876-S Mintmark & Hub Combo Explainer

Hub Combo: Type 1/1 Large S

This is one of the most common of the dates and easily found in all conditions. Chopped coins will likely trade at about a 30-40% discount to non-chopped examples.

Hub Combo: Type 1/2 Small S

While a slightly better combination than the 1/1, this is still very common and should trade at the same 30-40% discount from non-chopped.

Hub Combo: Type 2/2 Small S

While much scarcer than the type 1 obverses, this is not that difficult of a combo to find and carries little to no premium over the other hub combos.

Variety: Type 1/2 Large S

All of the 76-S type 2 reverses feature a small s mintmark except for this variety and another. Population is unknown but likely fewer than twenty chopmarked. Any premium or discount is heavily dependent on potential buyers and/or auction venue.

Variety: Type 2/2 Large S

The second 76-S type 2 reverse with a Large S. Population is unknown but likely fewer than 10 chopmarked. Any premium or discount is heavily dependent on potential buyers and/or auction venue.

Variety: Type 1/1 Medium S

A very scarce variety. The easiest way to identify the correct variety is the missing period after FINE. The mintmark is smallish and oddly shaped; likely a reused punch from a half dollar. This variety is not widely known and likely carries little to no premium at this time.

And for the thread, another 2/2 Large S from my collection:

tradedollarnut

You’re missing one. Heh

shish

After a long search I was very pleased to add this example to my set.

lermish

@tradedollarnut said:
You’re missing one. Heh

Well, the DDO and RPD are both 2/2 Small S for the purposes of this thread but since you're twisting my arm....

Type 2/2 Small S with RPD

Type 2/2 Small S DDO (the king of trade dollar varieties)

keoj

Lermish, Nice job!

Keoj