What is the value of a 1872 us silver trade dollar?

The United States Mint produced the Trade Dollar (a coin not to be confused with the more common silver dollar coins intended for domestic use) from 1873 through 1885. The only silver dollars made during 1872, of the Liberty Seated variety primarily in Philadelphia, are valued in standardized collector's guides from a low of $275.00 (in poor, well-worn condition) to a high of $5,000.00 (for uncirculated, "mint condition" examples).

Specimens examined and graded by reputable, professional organizations command prices, as of March 2013, ranging from $245.00 to $7,000.00, except for extremely rare, nearly-flawless coins, or the few minted in San Francisco or Carson City (indicated by the "S" and "CC" mint marks beneath the eagle on the reverse). As of March 2013, a peak figure of $400,000 is listed for the highest-graded, documented 1872 specimens made in Carson City.