1876-S Trade Dollar Question- Large S?
LeeBone
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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! 
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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!
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.
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.
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Thanks for your help!
The type 2/2 large S is hard to find.
Another II/II Large S for your viewing pleasure...
mbogoman
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I learned a lot in this thread.
And I got to look at some beautiful Trade dollars in the process.
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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:
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