Well, I have to disagree with the first part of the post. Chopmarks show that the coin travelled to China on a sailing vessel, took part in...
here are a couple that are more to my liking: [IMG][IMG][IMG][IMG]
I agree with Publius2, it's a niche market. I think most collectors with an interest in trade dollars like to have at least one chopmarked...
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I think there was some foreign matter, like wood, on or in the planchet. You can see some grain or fiber in it thanks to the excellent photos....
agree with 30. I think the large central disturbance on the rev is a "struck through."
I believe that the Japanese captured some of the silver from the Manila Mint (or salvaged from the bay?) and cast medals for their invading army...
CORRECTION: It is too late for me to edit 5 posts back, "answered my own question" The mintage for 1874-S dollars is about 2.5million, not over...
here is another 74-S, no dot, that shows rev. weakness similar to the subject coin(this one is AU58, so also allow for wear to the coin in...
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