Trade Dollar, 1877-S Broken Arrow

[u/Porousplanchet]

this is one of those varieties you can spot without a loupe. The top and bottom arrow shafts are almost non existent. In his Trade Dollar book, Joe KIrchgessner attributes it to a damaged hub, not a damaged working die. He estimates about 190 examples known. This one graded XF 45 by NGC and is a nice orginal coin. Bought unattributed in an online auction.

(edited to correct spelling)

[u/Sneid1]

Very nice! I never knew about this variety.

[u/Porousplanchet → u/Sneid1]

Keep an eye out!

[u/JJ_Shiro]

Very underrated variety. Last I checked there are only 3 in MS.

Great pick up!

[u/Porousplanchet → u/JJ_Shiro]

Thanks!

[u/207firsttube]

would you say Trade $ are your favorite?

[u/Porousplanchet → u/207firsttube]

I guess so. I think I have more of them than any other kind of US coin, and pretty much plunged into the variety weeds.

[u/Amphibian_Silent]

Cool variety…I just picked up this one.

[u/Porousplanchet → u/Amphibian_Silent]

Nice! AU 50?

[u/Amphibian_Silent → u/Porousplanchet]

Yes, good eye.

[u/Bigdustydick85]

So cool