2018 St. Helena 1 oz Silver British Trade Dollar Restrike (BU)
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Coin Highlights:
- Mintage of 10,000 coins.
- Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.
- Individual coins come plastic capsules.
- Obverse: Design based on the early 1900s Silver Trade Dollars. The center of the coin features a standing helmeted Britannia looking to the left with her right hand grasping a trident and her left hand resting on an oval shield, bearing the united cross surrounded by the inscriptions "THE EAST INDIA COMPANY" and "TRADE DOLLAR". The perimeter of the coin has a traditional Chinese scroll-pattern reminiscent of the original Silver Trade Dollars of 1895-1935. A merchant ship under full sail can be seen in the background.
- Reverse: Depicts the right-facing profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the year of issue and the face value. A Chinese scroll-pattern is also featured around the perimeter.
This Silver BU restrike is a historical coin with a classic design. Add the 2018 Silver British Trade Dollar Restrike coin to your cart today!
It became necessary to produce a special dollar for trading in the British Colony when the price of Silver rose rapidly in value between 1875 and 1895. The Silver price disturbed trading and resulted in a very serious shortage of minted dollars. To overcome the threat of a currency famine, The Royal Prerogative of the English sovereign gave approval in 1894 for the minting of a special British Dollar for general use in Far Eastern Trade.
These coins were given an Eastern look to help ensure acceptance by countries outside of British dominion. They also did not indicate a country of origin on the coin which helped allow them to circulate throughout China where they were readily accepted as a medium of exchange. To indicate that the coin was genuine, Chinese merchants would occasionally stamp the coins with a "chopmark" or "counterstamp" to indicate that the coin was genuine or perhaps to advertise their businesses. Chopmarks do not adversely affect the value of these coins in the secondary marketplace.
Posted By:Mike McSilver
From:GA
Date:Aug 23, 2021
I'm usually not into restrikes but the limited mintage persuaded me to pick up a few and I'm glad I did. Like another reviewer said, the picture doesn't do the actual coin any justice. it's extremely lustrous in hand and the oriental border always makes for fantastic eye appeal. Will be getting more.
- Pros
- Value (low premium over spot)
- Attractive Design
- Collectible (lower mintage)
- Easy to Sell
- Mint Condition
- Recognized Brand
- Bottom Line
- Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Posted By:badboy
From:Wellston, Okla.
Date:Dec 18, 2018
Very Nice Goes Well With the U S A Trade Dollar!!! Looks proof!!! Super quick turnaround!!!!! Very Pleased!!!!
- Pros
- Value (low premium over spot)
- Attractive Design
- Easy to Sell
- Mint Condition
- Bottom Line
- Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Posted By:Siddharth B
From:UAE
Date:Sep 8, 2018
I had picked up this coin as an after thought when I saw it on Apmex, however on receiving it, it turned out to be much better than I expected. Definitely worth buying and a really nice well crafted coin.
- Pros
- Attractive Design
- Collectible (lower mintage)
- Bottom Line
- Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Posted By:WV Numismatist
From:Huntington, WV
Date:Aug 17, 2018
Posted By:Cave Man
From:Clinton, IA
Date:Jul 18, 2018
This coin has the nicest Britannia on the front. Only 10K I hope to get a few more. Very nice, a must have coin.
- Pros
- Value (low premium over spot)
- Attractive Design
- Collectible (lower mintage)
- Easy to Sell
- Mint Condition
- Recognized Brand
- Bottom Line
- Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Posted By:ROSIE.
From:NewBedford, Ma
Date:Jun 1, 2018
Posted By:IndianGoldEagle
From:Texas
Date:May 23, 2018
Great looking coin with a low mintage. The major down side is that no where on the coin is it marked .999 fine silver or 1 ounce. That may make it harder to sell in the future, especially to non collectors
- Pros
- Attractive Design
- Collectible (lower mintage)
- Mint Condition
- Cons
- Hard to Sell
- Bottom Line
- No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Posted By:Thechindude
From:Oakland, CA
Date:Apr 19, 2018
Love the Chinese scroll pattern encircling the coin. A nice looking coin designed more than a century ago. This coin is really historical & was used by the Great East India Trading Co....British Imperialism at its highest.
- Pros
- Value (low premium over spot)
- Attractive Design
- Collectible (lower mintage)
- Easy to Sell
- Mint Condition
- Recognized Brand
- Bottom Line
- Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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