1873-S Trade Dollar

I'd grade it VF-35 or EF-40, with possible cleaning on the obverse (from the pictures).

For value, try heritage/numismedia, but I would get it slabbed by Anacs if you want to trade/sell it.

Very much so, if only to assuage the potential buyers, who all know how common counterfeit Trade dollars are. These are very uncommon on the ground - almost the entire mintage of 1873-S went to China so nice circulated examples are scarcer than Mint State coins - and for the knowledgeable collector it's a real bargain at the $500-ish price you'll get for it in a reputable slab.

My guess at the price is just that - a wild guess. Heritage has record of only one original-surfaces XF 1873-S ever being offered. This is truly a Condition Rarity if the surfaces are original, and should be offered as such.

Here's hoping, Zohar.. and let us know what she grades when you get her back!