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PCGS Certifies New Example of the Rare 1878-CC Trade Dollar with Chop Marks
As of late 2025, the PCGS Pop Report for the Chopmarked 1878-CC Trade Dollar - a key date in both the unmarked and chopmarked series - was just eight. In recent months, however, it appears a ninth example has been certified with a numeric grade and tallied in the census. CoinFacts displays an image of the following XF45… -
Re: PCGS Certifies New Example of the Rare 1878-CC Trade Dollar with Chop Marks
Hmmm...I'm not sure about this coin. A couple of points... 1) There are five known reverse dies associated with the 78-CC (not four) (thanks to Brian Koller). All five are married to he same obverse die. All five are Type IIL Reverse Dies. I was planning on writing up the fifth die in the next Gobrecht Journal but haven't… -
Re: PCGS Certifies New Example of the Rare 1878-CC Trade Dollar with Chop Marks
There is some very solid information on this old thread from @stealer https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/899612/new-prevalent-1878-cc-trade-dollar-counterfeit-tpg-certified Many of the pics will still work if you right click and open in a new tab but @kaz was kind enough to link to a flickr album that is still… -
Re: PCGS Certifies New Example of the Rare 1878-CC Trade Dollar with Chop Marks
The raw 78CC below sold on eBay about a month ago and appears it may have came off the same counterfeit dies without chops as the reverse is a type 2M and the CC position appears to be the same. -
Re: PCGS Certifies New Example of the Rare 1878-CC Trade Dollar with Chop Marks
Well done, Blue Sofa, Keoj, Lermish and others! -
Re: PCGS Certifies New Example of the Rare 1878-CC Trade Dollar with Chop Marks
I'm sure the OP and others who provided some really detailed insight don't expect anything in return, but I think a few grading vouchers could easily be kicked their way as a thank you. -
Re: PCGS Certifies New Example of the Rare 1878-CC Trade Dollar with Chop Marks
Impressive scholarship, folks. Very educational. -
Re: PCGS Certifies New Example of the Rare 1878-CC Trade Dollar with Chop Marks
Agreed. I wonder what steps might be taken in order to try to get the coin back and removed from the holder? -
Re: PCGS Certifies New Example of the Rare 1878-CC Trade Dollar with Chop Marks
Double wow!! Great job by all! -
Re: PCGS Certifies New Example of the Rare 1878-CC Trade Dollar with Chop Marks
Wow! Echoing that!
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