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1877 Trade Dollar T$1 Silver Chopmarked! Amazing historical coin with several chopmarks! Chopmarks served a vital purpose for early trade in Asian market. Chopmarks were a sort of “guarantee” or signature that the bullion had been tested and certified by Chinese Merchants, called Shroffs. Their symbols add character (and fidelity) to the trade dollars, telling an amazing story of a bygone era. In the U.S., the Trade Dollar holds the distinction of being the heaviest of the American silver dollars at 27.2 grams (or 420 grains, as noted on the coin's reverse). (Source: Greysheet.com) This particular coin has seen a lot of markets and is an awesome addition to any collection!