***Auction Highlight*** 1874-cc Trade Dollar $1 Graded ms64 By SEGS. HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT - This is a gorgeous ...

***Auction Highlight*** 1874-cc Trade Dollar $1 Graded ms64 By SEGS. HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT - This is a gorgeous Choice quality example of a conditionally challenging Carson City Mint issue. Adorned with mottled light russet iridescence, both sides are highly lustrous with an intense satin finish. The strike is razor sharp with most design elements fully rendered. Smooth and attractive, there is not much separating this beautiful coin from a Gem Mint State grade.The United States trade dollar made its debut in 1873 with circulation strike coinage continuing on a yearly basis through 1878. After delivering 124,500 pieces in 1873, the Carson City Mint stepped up trade dollar coinage in 1874 with a mintage of 1,373,200 coins. Most examples were shipped to China, as intended, where they circulated widely based on the multitude of chopmarked examples. Limited quantities of 1874-CC trade dollars remained stateside since the denomination enjoyed legal tender status within the United States until demonetized through the Act of July 22, 1876. Contemporary numismatic interest in this denomination was virtually nil, however, with few examples preserved in Mint State. In the finest grades, in fact, the 1874-CC is one of the rarest issues of its type. A superior quality survivor in terms of both surface preservation and eye appeal, this near-Gem is sure to sell for a strong bid. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation