As of May, 2024, a 1874 Trade Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $1,050.00 and $2,350.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,600.00 and $37,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $28,200.00 in the 01/04/2017 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: William Barber
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 38.10 millimeters
Weight: 27.20 grams
Mintage: 700
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Trade Dollars 1873-1885

1874 Trade Dollar (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-6737,500.00
MS-66+32,500.00
MS-6618,500.00
MS-65+9,000.00
MS-657,750.00
MS-64+6,500.00
MS-645,750.00
MS-63+5,250.00
MS-634,250.00
MS-62+3,600.00
MS-623,250.00
MS-612,750.00
MS-602,600.00
AU-58+2,350.00
AU-582,200.00
AU-55+2,150.00
AU-552,100.00
AU-53+2,050.00
AU-532,000.00
AU-50+1,950.00
AU-501,900.00
XF-45+1,850.00
XF-451,800.00
XF-401,725.00
VF-351,550.00
VF-301,400.00
VF-251,275.00
VF-201,175.00
F-151,100.00
F-121,050.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State2,600.0037,500.0010,707.69
About Uncirculated1,900.002,350.002,087.50
Extremely Fine1,725.001,850.001,791.67
Fine and Very Fine1,050.001,550.001,258.33

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1874 Trade Dollar. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1874 Trade Dollar (Regular Strike)100.001,350.001,500.00125,000.00
1874-CC Trade Dollar (Regular Strike)175.002,850.003,000.00125,000.00
1874-S Trade Dollar (Regular Strike)125.001,100.001,250.0040,000.00
1874 Trade Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,800.0052,500.00
1874 Trade Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A7,250.0045,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1874 Trade Dollar (Proof) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$1,725.00

Lowest Sale Price
$22,090.00

Highest Sale Price
$3,975.84

Average Sale Price
$3,360.00

Most Recent Sale Price
70

Number of Sales
$278,309.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6715,065.0017,250.0016,157.50
MS-666,600.0028,200.0013,628.79
MS-655.259,350.006,960.36
MS-64+3,600.004,800.004,200.00
MS-641,725.0022,090.003,975.84
MS-6313.0013,000.002,523.78
MS-621,035.002,585.001,757.97
MS-611,035.003,840.001,748.72
MS-60805.001,680.001,265.85
AU-58995.00995.00995.00
AU-551,058.001,058.001,058.00
AU-50776.001,870.001,144.86
PO-1940.003,335.001,956.88

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1874 Trade Dollar (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $28,200.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1874 Trade Dollar (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1874 Trade Dollar (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 52.36% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Superior Galleries with 14.57% / 5.91% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1874 Trade Dollar (Proof) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,000.0008/20/2023
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0007/23/2023
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers8,400.0003/29/2023
MS-66NGCDavid Lawrence RC6,828.7701/08/2023
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,360.0011/23/2022
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,525.0010/09/2022
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0010/09/2022
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers6,600.0008/31/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0007/25/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,480.0003/21/2022
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers2,400.0008/25/2021
MS-61NGCStack's Bowers2,280.0008/25/2021
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions26,400.0006/20/2021
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0004/28/2021
MS-61NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,200.0004/25/2021
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0001/24/2021
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0001/20/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,980.0011/22/2020
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions8,100.0009/20/2020
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0006/23/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0006/07/2020
MS-64PCGSKagin's6,600.0003/02/2020
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers900.0001/29/2020
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,620.0010/24/2019
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers1,560.0008/20/2019
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions14,400.0008/18/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0004/28/2019
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0004/28/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,760.0004/28/2019
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions14,687.5003/21/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0003/16/2019
MS-62PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,150.0001/20/2019
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,100.0008/19/2018
MS-66PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions16,450.0007/26/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0007/15/2018
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions4,200.0006/17/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,280.0002/22/2018
MS-64+PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0011/02/2017
MS-64NGCKagin's2,702.5009/15/2017
MS-64PCGSBonham's3,276.0009/05/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions22,325.0004/26/2017
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11,162.5004/04/2017
MS-61NGCKagin's1,762.5003/09/2017
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions28,200.0001/04/2017
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions940.0009/07/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5006/08/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0006/08/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0006/08/2016
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers7,050.0005/25/2016
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions2,938.6804/27/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0010/29/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,467.5010/29/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,168.7510/28/2015
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5008/16/2015
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0008/16/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,172.5008/12/2015
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,586.2502/01/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions8,812.5001/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0001/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0001/07/2015
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5012/04/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,525.0010/31/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions25,850.0010/27/2014
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0003/20/2014
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers3,290.0002/05/2014
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5002/03/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,672.0009/25/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,526.0009/02/2013
MS-61PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,811.0008/18/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,361.0007/11/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions7,726.0006/05/2013
MS-62PCGSGreat Collections2,255.0004/21/2013
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions7,344.0003/21/2013
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,058.0002/07/2013
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,325.0011/29/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,672.0010/18/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0009/06/2012
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers3,335.0008/04/2012
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/12/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0005/30/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0004/18/2012
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0002/02/2012
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,366.0001/03/2012
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0012/08/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers4,025.0011/15/2011
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions1,381.0011/08/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0009/07/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0008/11/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0007/07/2011
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers2,588.0006/14/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0004/27/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0003/17/2011
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,415.0002/03/2011
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0002/03/2011
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,415.0002/03/2011
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/03/2011
AU-58PCGSBowers & Merena995.0011/03/2010
MS-60NGCStack's1,380.0009/30/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions9,775.0008/11/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/11/2010
AU-50NONEScotsman1,006.0007/23/2010
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0006/02/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0004/28/2010
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0001/06/2010
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions1,150.0012/03/2009
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena1,840.0011/13/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0010/22/2009
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena7,475.0009/22/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,025.0008/05/2009
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena1,955.0006/01/2009
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena5,520.0006/01/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0003/01/2009
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0011/24/2008
AU-50PCGSStack's1,035.0011/01/2008
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena4,198.0011/01/2008
MS-60NONEScotsman1,208.0010/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,335.0007/30/2008
MS-63PCGSStack's2,444.0005/21/2008
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,233.0004/14/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions5,175.0001/09/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0011/29/2007
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7,557.0010/25/2007
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions1,035.0005/01/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0003/01/2007
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers6,325.0002/13/2007
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0002/01/2007
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena6,325.0002/01/2007
MS-61PCGSBowers & Merena1,150.0011/09/2006
MS-63PCGSStack's1,955.0011/07/2006
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena2,645.0010/27/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,668.0008/13/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0006/01/2006
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena9,775.0005/26/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,600.0004/26/2006
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,888.0003/16/2006
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities10,925.0003/14/2006
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries4,945.0001/02/2006
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0012/19/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0012/13/2005
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0012/13/2005
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,875.0012/06/2005
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities16,100.0012/06/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,370.0009/21/2005
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries8,050.0009/19/2005
MS-66NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities14,375.0009/18/2005
MS-61ANACSDavid Lawrence RC1,035.0006/27/2005
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions11,443.0006/02/2005
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,530.0002/23/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,128.0001/12/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/12/2005
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/12/2005
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,565.0011/28/2004
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions776.0009/09/2004
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,530.0007/24/2004
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,530.0007/21/2004
MS-64NGCStack's/ANR5,750.0006/23/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0006/03/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0005/05/2004
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions9,890.0003/25/2004
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/07/2004
MS-62NONEAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,610.0012/01/2003
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries4,600.0009/14/2003
AU-50NONEStack's1,006.0009/09/2003
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena7,475.0007/30/2003
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries6,613.0007/27/2003
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0007/26/2003
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena2,990.0006/26/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,875.0004/23/2003
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena7,188.0003/13/2003
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries2,990.0002/24/2003
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,323.0002/01/2003
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries4,600.0001/06/2003
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,990.0001/01/2003
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena4,830.0001/01/2003
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0001/01/2003
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/27/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,105.0006/18/2002
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries17,250.0006/02/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0006/01/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,048.0006/01/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0004/10/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0004/01/2002
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena3,450.0003/21/2002
MS-62PCGSKingswood Galleries1,208.0002/28/2002
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers7,475.0002/18/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions7,334.0001/09/2002
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions805.0001/09/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,830.0011/15/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0010/03/2001
MS-62NONEHeritage Auctions1,495.0008/08/2001
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena1,150.0005/21/2001
MS-64PCGSStack's2,645.0003/20/2001
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers1,265.0002/16/2001
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers8,050.0002/16/2001
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0002/01/2001
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena1,035.0010/26/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0010/01/2000
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena3,680.0008/09/2000
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries5,980.0006/05/2000
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,035.0003/23/2000
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries3,105.0003/02/2000
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers805.0002/06/2000
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena1,495.0001/04/2000
MS-62NONEHeritage Auctions1,035.0011/18/1999
MS-63PCGSKingswood Galleries1,610.0011/17/1999
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries2,645.0009/19/1999
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions15,065.0009/01/1999
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena2,760.0008/09/1999
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions3,680.0008/01/1999
MS-64PCGSKingswood Galleries3,738.0008/01/1999
AU-50NONESotheby's1,870.0006/01/1999
MS-61PCGSBowers & Merena1,093.0003/18/1999
MS-61PCGSBowers & Merena1,380.0003/18/1999
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena1,610.0003/18/1999
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,243.0003/11/1999
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries2,300.0002/08/1999
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/01/1999
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,610.0009/14/1998
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0009/01/1998
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,437.0008/01/1998
AU-50NONESotheby's1,320.0006/01/1998
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,095.0003/19/1998
MS-62PCGSSuperior Galleries1,540.0002/01/1998
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions1,667.0001/09/1998
AU-50NONEStack's1,540.0012/01/1997
MS-63PCIBowers & Merena1,320.0011/13/1997
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,155.0009/07/1997
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0007/30/1997
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,105.0007/30/1997
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,980.0007/28/1997
MS-66NONEBowers & Merena10,450.0004/01/1997
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0001/09/1997
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0001/09/1997
AU-50NONESpink America1,100.0010/01/1996
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena2,310.0009/30/1996
MS-62PCGSSuperior Galleries1,485.0009/16/1996
MS-63NONESuperior Galleries3,960.0009/16/1996
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0009/01/1996
AU-50NONEStack's1,155.0003/06/1996
MS-64NGCStack's22,090.0010/10/1995
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena1,870.0009/11/1995
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena2,970.0008/14/1995
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0003/01/1995
AU-50NONEStack's1,100.0003/01/1995
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,815.0001/04/1995
MS-64NONEStack's5,280.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONEBowers & Merena9,350.0003/01/1988
MS-64NONEStack's3,080.0001/01/1984
MS-63NONEBowers & Ruddy13,000.0003/01/1980
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery13.0001/01/1945
MS-65NONEB. Max Mehl5.2506/01/1941