Want to see my cool new Trade Dollar?

SilverEagles92 · February 17, 2009 5:26AM

I guess the Trade Dollar design was being tested 60 years prior to the official release.This is one of those uber-rare pattern coins

sumnom · February 17, 2009 5:27AM

The legendary 1817-S! I never thought I'd live to see one. Thanks for sharing!

SilverEagles92 · February 17, 2009 5:29AM

<< The legendary 1817-S! I never thought I'd live to see one. Thanks for sharing! >>

Not only that, it's the inverted S mintmark! I am truly lucky to own this piece.

rgCoinGuy · February 17, 2009 5:29AM

Now your Definitely going to have to get a Fake Dansco with all the Fake Dates for your Fake Set.

sumnom · February 17, 2009 5:30AM

If this doesn't merit a "you suck," nothing does.

UTTM07 · February 17, 2009 5:31AM

Wonder why the Spanish would choose to strike trade dollars at their colony?

SilverEagles92 · February 17, 2009 5:33AM

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Now your Definitely going to have to get a Fake Dansco with all the Fake Dates for your Fake Set.

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Oh, of course!

sumnom · February 17, 2009 5:33AM

<< Wonder why the Spanish would choose to strike trade dollars at their colony? >>

This is the reason the 1817-S is one of the most intriguing issues of United States numismatic history.

SilverEagles92 · February 17, 2009 5:34AM

It must be made from some super-rare alloy. It only weighs 18.8 grams

sumnom · February 17, 2009 5:37AM

<< It must be made from some super-rare alloy. It only weighs 18.8 grams

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The mystery deepens...

notwilight · February 17, 2009 5:48AM

<< It must be made from some super-rare alloy. It only weighs 18.8 grams

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In 1817 aluminum was a precious metal. --jerry

JRocco · February 17, 2009 6:38AM

The maker of that coin was never hit by the smart stick.

robkool · February 17, 2009 6:44AM

Gotta love those Chinese dollars...

BobSav · February 17, 2009 6:55AM

<< Gotta love those Chinese dollars... >>

It say's United States Of America right on it, pay attention

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Bob

DorkGirl · February 17, 2009 9:17AM

8RealesReality · February 17, 2009 9:47AM

I'm amazed that all of you have thus far failed to notice that it's also the ultra-rare low 7 variety. I think it should command a healthy premium over the usual inverted s variety, too.

Connecticoin · February 17, 2009 10:33AM

Sorry, that is not a genuine 1817-S. It is obviously an altered 1877-S.

A genuine 1817-S can only be found in the King of Siam's Dad set.

123cents · February 17, 2009 10:42AM

I think I need that date and mint-mark to complete my set.

JZrarities · February 17, 2009 10:45AM

Just imagine the San Francisco Mint back in 1817...hehe

anablep · February 17, 2009 10:50AM

In 1817, S stood for the Salem Mint, which apparently only struck a few dollars. You could say the Salem Mint was ahead of its time...

SilverEagles92 · February 17, 2009 12:52PM

This rare alloy is also attracted to a magnet...

Anyone know what it could be??

coinnuttius · February 17, 2009 1:11PM

<< This rare alloy is also attracted to a magnet...

Anyone know what it could be?? >>

Wait, does iron alloy with lead? Better check if it's radioactive... those toxic waste disposal guys are mighty clever. If it glows in the dark it's a good hint.

CaptHenway · February 17, 2009 1:15PM

<< I'm amazed that all of you have thus far failed to notice that it's also the ultra-rare low 7 variety. I think it should command a healthy premium over the usual inverted s variety, too. >>

That is not the "Low 7" variety.
It is the "High 181" variety.
TD