Lermish's Chopmarked Trade Dollars 的钱币相册

CAC (The only CAC approved example as of August 2024). The 73-P is an extraordinarily tough coin; its scarcity trails 75-P and 78-CC but it is a solid #3. This lovely and original dove gray coin is a welcome addition.

1873-CC T$1 Chopmarked XF40 PCGS #87032

The obverse chops in the field are really neat design and perfect placement to go along with a nice crusty original skin This is a very tough date, even when not chopped. Purchased at SB Hong Kong Auction and crossed over from a NGC AU holder.

1873-S T$1 Chopmarked AU55 PCGS #87033

The 73-S is the toughest of the SF issues.. Lovely patina and killer luster for an AU coin. Ex-Blue Sofa

1874 T$1 Chopmarked N1 PCGS #87034

This coin has a noticeable wipe in the right obverse field. At the same time, this is still an attractive coin that has very high AU Details. The Philly issues are so difficult to find I'm happy to have this coin as it is often years between chopped 74-Ps showing up in public auctions. Purchased raw at the Sacramento Coin Show.

1874-CC T$1 Chopmarked AU50 PCGS #87035

CAC. This is a gorgeous example of the most commonly found chopped CC T$. Crusty original skin doesn't hide amazing luster and one perfectly placed chop. In combination with my 75-CC (type 1/1), purchased raw on eBay in ~2002 by previous owner. The grade is a mystery as this appears to be a mid-high AU coin. Ex-DDR.

1874-S T$1 Chopmarked MS63 PCGS #87036

CAC. An absolute luster bomb! A few scattered marks and a touch of a weak strike on the obverse are the only things keeping this from perfection.

1874-S T$1 Chopmarked MS63 PCGS #87036

CAC. An absolute luster bomb! A few scattered marks and a touch of a weak strike on the obverse are the only things keeping this from perfection.

1874-S T$1 Chopmarked MS63 PCGS #87036

CAC. An absolute luster bomb! A few scattered marks and a touch of a weak strike on the obverse are the only things keeping this from perfection.

1874-S T$1 Chopmarked MS63 PCGS #87036

CAC. An absolute luster bomb! A few scattered marks and a touch of a weak strike on the obverse are the only things keeping this from perfection.

1875-CC T$1 Type-I/II Chopmarked MS61 PCGS #517131

A seldom seen Unc 75-CC with the exceedingly scarce type 2 reverse. The Mo chop on Liberty's lap was meant to emulate the commonly seen Mexico City mint mark seen on the 8 reales of the time. Ex-Legend, Ex-WTL

1875-S T$1 Chopmarked MS62 PCGS #87039

CAC. Bursting with luster and three very cool chops, a very nice example of a common type.

1875-S T$1 Chopmarked MS62 PCGS #87039

CAC. Bursting with luster and three very cool chops, a very nice example of a common type.

1875-S/CC T$1 Chopmarked XF45 PCGS #87040

I wish the over mint mark was a bit more defined but nice color and I like the well-defined obverse chop right on Liberty. Purchased in SB World Coin auction. Challenge 50 Set: Slot 9-FS-501 RPM

1876 T$1 Chopmarked N1 PCGS #87041

This is the scarce and interesting type 1.5/2 with the flag pointing left but a 4th finger engraved. Two interesting chops on the reverse and some level of PL under the heavily-toned blue & brown patina; the P mint coins are very tough to find. Found raw in Hong Kong by @hkcolonialcoins. Challenge 50 Set: Slot 15-Transitional Type 1 Obverse

1876-CC T$1 FS-801, C-1.1 DDR Chopmarked AU55 PCGS #938764

CAC. The Doubled Die Reverse, while not easy to find problem free, is not tremendously scarce, and represents roughly 15% of the total mintage. It is one of the most dramatic and noticeable of all US doubled dies. This coin has nice color to go along with numerous chops and the interesting die features. Purchased raw on eBay. As of March 2024, 1 of 9 CAC approved DDR and the only chopped example. Challenge 50 Set: Slot 16-FS-801 DDR

1876-S T$1 Type-I/I, Chopmarked MS61 PCGS #813350

Clean surfaces and several well separated and defined chops. Attractive and interesting example of a very common type. Purchased at the Sacramento Coin Show.

1877 T$1 FS-101, C-13 DDO Chopmarked AU58 PCGS #516340

CAC. The finest known chopped example of this exceedingly scarce DDO. Gorgeous original surfaces and one perfectly placed chop. Other than Rose, this coin has about the best provenance I would ever want; Ex-Crypto, Ex-DDR, Ex-Blackhawk, Ex-WTL Challenge 50 Set: Slot 28-FS 101 DDO Right Stars (w/ clashing C-18.2)

1877-CC T$1 Chopmarked AU55 PCGS #87045

CAC. Good luster and a green bean despite a gentle dip at some point and just the right amount of chops. The 77-CC is another one of the many semi-keys in the set. Challenge 50 Set: Slot 30-Clashed Dies C-5.1

1877-S T$1 Chopmarked AU58 PCGS #87046

This is a gorgeous coin and is fully PL however it couldn't get a grade bump to MS-60 to allow for the PL designation. Like most PL silver dollars it shows its bagginess but has only a touch of high point friction keeping it AU. The light golden rim toning is a lovely accent. Purchased in SB World Coin auction.

1878-CC T$1 Chopmarked VF35 PCGS #87047

CAC (The only CAC approved example as of August 2024).Other than the (probably) unobtainable 75-P this is the key to the set with likely less than a dozen chopmarked examples in existence. While it's certainly not my most beautiful coin, the scarcity truly makes it something special. The last example to come up for auction was 5.5yrs before this one so this was not the time to be choosy! Ex-Coxe

1878-S T$1 FS-801 DDR Chopmarked MS62 PCGS #672869

CAC. This is a very flashy and sharp coin with immaculate detail. 4/0 for chopped 78-S, and sole top pop for the chopped doubled die reverse. Ex-WTL, Ex-Blackhawk. Challenge 50 Set: Slot 50-FS-801 DDR

1878-S T$1 FS-801 DDR Chopmarked MS62 PCGS #672869