***Auction Highlight*** 1873-cc FS-301 MPD Trade Dollar $1 Graded Select Unc BY USCG. HIGHLIGHT OF THE ENTIRE AUCTION. Up for Auction is the Incredibly rare 1873-cc Trade Dollar. It is Tied for 10th Finest Known overall and Also Tied for second finest of a variety in which only 4 examples have ever surfaced. The Ultra Rare FS-301. The FS-301 shows the top of a misplaced 7 in the dentils beneath the primary 87 of the date. The Carson City Mint had little demand for silver dollar coinage until the Trade dollar was authorized -- a heavier silver dollar intended to be struck in quantity and shipped abroad for trade with Oriental merchants. Carson City struck 124,500 Trade dollars in 1873, the first year of issue. Mint State survivors of this date are scarce overall, and Choice examples are incredibly rare. This piece is softly frosted and lustrous with only minimal signs of surface contact. Liberty's head and the eagle's right (facing) leg are weak, but most other design elements show good definition. Both sides have rich frosty Luster. An appealing example in exceptional condition. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation