1878 Trade Dollar — Coin Value

Trade Dollar

What the 1878 Trade Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1878 Trade Dollar value — Ungraded $179 · MS62 $2,371 · MS66 $29,894. Prices updated July 2026.

Series · Trade DollarYear · 1878
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Value by grade
$179
Ungraded
13.2×
$2,371
MS62
167.0×
$29,894
MS66

Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 167.0× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the most budget-conscious approach, purchase the Standard 1878 Trade Dollar at $177. The PROOF version at $1985 offers a superior presentation, typically involving higher quality striking or specialized packaging, appealing to serious collectors. Buyers prioritizing display quality and investment potential should pay the premium for the PROOF, while those seeking basic ownership should stick to the Standard.

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Series
Trade Dollar
Year
1878

1878 Trade Dollar value

A raw (ungraded) 1878 Trade Dollar runs around $179, a certified MS62 about $2371, and a high-grade MS66 commands $29894.

What drives the price

Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.

Price guide

What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$179eBay sold comps
MS62$2,371eBay sold comps
MS66$29,894eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting value for an ungraded 1878 Trade Dollar?
An ungraded 1878 Trade Dollar has a starting resale value of $180.
How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
The MS66 grade is valued at $30,688, significantly higher than the MS62 grade's $2,434.
What is the series and year of this coin?
This coin is from the Trade Dollar series and is dated 1878.

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