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British Trade Dollars - Regular Years 1895-1935

Today's Purchase Price

MS

AU

XF

VF

¥55,000

¥22000

¥17600

¥12650

Cleaned

¥9350

Diameter :

Weight :

Purity :

Thickness :

39 mm

26.95 g

90% Silver

2.7 mm

Product Description

Buying British Trade Dollars (Normal Date) -

GoldSilverJapan purchases British Trade Dollars (1 Dollar) with normal dates.

This page is a purchasing guide for "normal dates with common circulation" that are not key dates (rare dates).

These coins are standard dates that are found in large numbers in the market and were issued between the late 1890s and early 1930s.

Basic Information on Eligible British Trade Silver Coins (Standard Year)

Country of Issue: United Kingdom
Face Value: 1 Dollar (equivalent to 2 shillings and 4 pence)
Issuance Period: 1895–1935
Metal: Silver
Purity: .900
Weight: Approximately 26.95g
Diameter: Approximately 39mm
Manufacturing Technique: Milled (Machine-Milled)
Edge: Reeded Edge

Note: This page is not specifically for rare years, keys, dates, or proofs.

Design Features
Obverse (Obverse)

Statue of Britannia holding a trident and a shield

Sailboats depicted behind the coin, symbolizing maritime trade

Year of issue at bottom

Reverse (Reverse)

Face value displayed in Chinese and Jawi script

Design surrounded by decorative floral motifs

Unique design designed for the East Asian market

Evaluation as a Normal Date

British trade silver coins include "key dates" with extremely low mintage and years whose numbers have drastically decreased due to melting.

The normal dates discussed on this page are categorized as follows:


Relatively high market circulation

Evaluation focused on weight and fineness as a silver coin

Practical and stable market value rather than collector value

As such, these are not years with a rarity premium.

Key Points to Consider When Appraising (Normal Dates)

At GoldSilverJapan, we prioritize the following when evaluating normal date coins.

・Actual silver weight and fineness
・Degree of wear (VF / XF / AU / UNC)
・Condition of front and back (scratches, cleaning marks, excessive polishing)
・Edge condition
・Authenticity (weight, diameter, and consistency of stamping)

*As a general rule, there is no significant premium based on the year itself.

Mint Handling

British trade silver coins are produced at the following mints:

・London (Royal Mint / no mint mark)
・Bombay (B)
・Calcutta (C)

For standard years, the difference in valuation due to mints is limited, but if the condition is good, it will be reflected in the appraisal.

We also purchase these British trade silver coins.

・Circulated items with wear
・Tone (natural silver discoloration)
・Multiple coin inquiries
・Lots containing multiple years

Even with standard years, a stable valuation is possible depending on the condition.

GoldSilverJapan's Purchasing Policy

GoldSilverJapan is a Japanese online retailer specializing in gold, silver, and historical coins from around the world.

With regard to British Trade Silver Coins, we offer a realistic and transparent purchasing policy without raising excessive expectations, taking into account their:
- their fundamental value as silver
- their market liquidity
- their condition

and their condition.

For those who own British Trade Silver Coins with standard years

There's no need to worry that their value will be low because they're not a key date.

British Trade Silver Coins are internationally recognized silver coins, valued for their weight, purity, and historical background.

At GoldSilverJapan,

we carefully examine each coin, even those with standard years, and provide a fair market valuation.

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