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What is an 1817 trade dollar worth?

An 1817 trade dollar is worth around $300 in very fine condition. It was introduced on July 5, 1815, with the purpose of facilitating trade with Asia at a fixed exchange rate of one dollar = 720 Chinese cash. These coins feature a Liberty Seated design by John Reich on the obverse and an eagle perched on a branch with an olive branch and three arrows in its talons by Robert Scot on the reverse.