That's a BUNCH of chopmarked dollars all in one sale. Looks like a great opportunity for the casual collector to pick up a solid example for a type collection!
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It certainly is a significant offering: 44 chopmarked Trades, including an example of one of the two keys to the set, the 1878-CC (though it is the lowest net graded example). I've got my eye on that MS-62 73-S, holding onto whatever thinning hope I have it will sell in my price range. A couple of people in the chopmark circuit have expressed concern that the 76-CC Type 1/1 may be a forgery, but are withholding judgement until it can be seen in hand later in the month in Baltimore.
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@Cameonut said:
I'm still trying to wrap my head around paying big money for chopped TD's no matter how many and how rare the date.
I can understand why some might be interested in collecting these, but it is not my cup of tea except for one piece for type.....
Now, if there were such a thing as a cameo chopped trade dollar, that would make my head spin.
I've heard rumors of an 1879 proof trade dollar with chopmarks. Could be cameo, lots of the PR trade dollars are. How it got to China and back is a mystery.
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I'm interested in one for type but don't have a clue what drives the value. Is it the date, # of chops, eye appeal, etc.?
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Yes.
i know enough to know that you have to know just about everything you mentioned and more.
Definitely a nice variety to choose from. Thanks for the heads up!
That IS quite an assortment of Trade Dollars
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Chop-marked AND Graffiti, both on the same holder!!
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That's a BUNCH of chopmarked dollars all in one sale. Looks like a great opportunity for the casual collector to pick up a solid example for a type collection!
ANA LM
USAF Retired — 34 years of active military service! 🇺🇸
It certainly is a significant offering: 44 chopmarked Trades, including an example of one of the two keys to the set, the 1878-CC (though it is the lowest net graded example). I've got my eye on that MS-62 73-S, holding onto whatever thinning hope I have it will sell in my price range. A couple of people in the chopmark circuit have expressed concern that the 76-CC Type 1/1 may be a forgery, but are withholding judgement until it can be seen in hand later in the month in Baltimore.
Holy cow - I thought plastic collectors were crazy!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1877-Trade-Dollar-PCGS-AU50-Chop-Mark-/292054708241?hash=item43ffd13011:g:3g4AAOSw3v5YpHqm
Tougher date
Amazing group of chopmarked Trade Dollars... Great opportunity for anyone who wants to add one to their collection.... Cheers, RickO
http://www.numismaticnews.net/article/chops-change-value-affect-grading
I'm still trying to wrap my head around paying big money for chopped TD's no matter how many and how rare the date.
I can understand why some might be interested in collecting these, but it is not my cup of tea except for one piece for type.....
Now, if there were such a thing as a cameo chopped trade dollar, that would make my head spin.
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!
I've heard rumors of an 1879 proof trade dollar with chopmarks. Could be cameo, lots of the PR trade dollars are. How it got to China and back is a mystery.