The 1804 U.S. Silver Dollar
There are a lot of famous silver coins in the world, but, possible, one of the most world-famous silver coins is the 1804 U.S. Silver Dollar. It’s not just the most well-known coin, but one of the most expensive. As you can see the price is really high, over four million dollars for each coin (the most paid for any silver coin in the whole world).
Here you can find an interesting fact! Actually, no silver dollars were minted in 1804. If you find a silver coin with a date stamp 1804 it would certainly be the one was minted either in 1834, or in the 1850’s. And the most important that none of them were intended to be circulated.
There were really many reasons for that. The first reason was that the price of silver was rising too fast. The second reason was that silver dollars were disappearing. In 1803 there was a new law about silver coins. The government of the US decided to stop for a while silver coin production with none minted in 1804
During 1834 silver dollars were used for diplomatic gifts. That’s how the sets of these coins were finished. Then some coins of 1804 were struck. And nowadays these very coins are referred to as so-called original silver coins. The alternative name of these coins is Class I 1804 dollars.
It is said that just eight genuine 1804 silver coins left in the world. The names of the owners aren’t known. But there are some interesting rumors. It is thought that the King of Siam (Thailand) and the Imam of Muscat got these unique coins as the part of the set. As a present you know.
In the silver coin catalogues you can get some more useful information about these very coins. There is also another coin classification. You can also find Class II and Class III 1804 silver dollars. They were struck and presented to the prominent numismatists of that era (during the late 1850s). There are very few of them left either. In fact just 7 specimens are known to exist.
These coins weren’t in the circulation. They are really rare and unique. In case you find in your friend’s collection these coin, be sure, it’s fake. If your name isn’t Trump. If you still find the 1804 U.S. Silver Dollar, you should go to a local numismatic association and proof that these coins are genuine. It will be a real bargain if you buy it fir a sing, because it’s quite impossible. But who knows. Good luck! And Go Ahead!
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I have a coin of 1804 in my possession. It is my wife’s great grand parents heritage. I will give detail description of it once I get reply from you. I live out of US.
sincerely,
perry
I COLLECT COIN I HAVE SOME GENIUE(1804 SILVER DOLLAR COIN NOW I WANT TO SELL IT TELL ME HOW I CAN SELL IT
Seems like there are a lot of fakes going around. My coin looks real enough but it is shy on weight. Could you tell me the dimensions and weight of these dollars. Also the biggest discrepancy I have with my dollar is my stars are much smaller. Were the other years close to this in looks as it looks to have been struck not altered.
Thanks,
David
i want to know if there are silver coins 1$ that have a 44mm diametre. 1804 , 1795,1796,1799,until 1906.
DAWOODANI ABDULSAMAD, I am tring to collect one of each type of American coin ever make. For my own personal collection. I cannot afford to buy the real coins. If you have some replica coins, at a fair price. I may be interested in buying some from you. Contact me at C15Stars@aol.com
Comment by tasos on April 10, 2009 @ 5:17 am
i want to know if there are silver coins 1$ that have a 44mm diametre. 1804 , 1795,1796,1799,until 1906.
I don’t have the diametre of these coin at this time, I will check and post it for you. The silver dollar was authorized by Congress on April 2, 1792. Weight and fineness were specified at 416 grains and .8924 fine. The weight was changed by the law of January 18, 1837, to 412 grains and .900 fineness.Until 1804, all silver dollars had the value stamped on the edge. HUNDRED CENTS ONE DOLLAR OR UNIT. There are only 18 known 1804 Silver dollars. If you bought all you coins from the same person, I would say they are copy or replica coins. I hope this helps you. If you need more information this, or any coin let me know.
Bob C15Stars@aol.com
i have a silver coin 1804 & a want to sell.
HI
I have a 1804 US silver dollar. I have been have this coin for about 4 years, I got it for the Philippines along with 5 other later 1800’s US silver dollars. I will like to know what can I do with this coin I am not a collector.
I have a 1843 one dol. 1896 one dollar 1804 one dollar 1859 one dol.1873 s Trade dollar. None of my old silver dollars are replica nor are they copies.
19-May-09
i would like to see them, And hang on them carefully don’t tell anyone and try to get more
I have an 1804 coin and would like to sell it can you give me info on how to go about this.
also i have 1804 silver coin.(obverse side is flowering hair liberty and then reverse side is 13 star with united states of america.(E.PLURIBUS UNUM). So i want to sell it. Who want to buy it. If you buy it contact with me this email kopaukk@yahoo.com
I want to know the price of 1804 us dollar coin.
And I want to sell my coin.
So please tell me about this coin and real price.
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I want to know the price of 1804 us dollar coin.
And I want to sell my coin.
So please tell me about this coin and real price.
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(obverse side is flowering hair liberty and then reverse side is 13 star with united states of america.)Who want to buy it.
P.S:I am in Myanmar.Plese contact me as soon as possible when u read my Submit.I want to heard a good news.Thank you.
HI
I have a 1804 US silver dollar. I have been have this coin for about 4 years, I will like to know what can I do with this coin I am not a collector.
pls e-mail me and tell me if this can be fake..
My family now own one 1804 silver us coin from my late uncle
Could you pls tell me how to appraise for selling it?
Pls contact me by cell +84 908461560 or via email
Looking forward to hearing from you soon
Thank you
My mom’s friend wanna sell that 1804 silver coin for US 30000 dollars. I don’t think it would worth that price.
i have inherited several coins and notice that one of the coins are the 1804 coin on one side its says liberty and 1804 with the lady and the other side state of america with “copy” stamped inside it this look pretty old and i know that it was my grandfathers before my mother received it and know its is mine.
what is it worth?????
THANKS
HAVE SEVERAL OTHER COINS .05 FROM 1944 ,1945 AND SO ON
i want to sell american silver dollar now. i’ve one now. but i don’t know how to sell it. i am from Burma. my 1804 silver dollar is real. please contact my email.
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