We are curious Who would have counterfeited the 1879 trade dollar?

Counterfeiting of the 1879 trade dollar likely involved individuals or groups seeking to profit from the value of silver in the coins or to deceive collectors and investors. The motivations could have included financial gain through the sale of counterfeit coins or the desire to exploit the demand for trade dollars during that period. Counterfeiters often operated in secrecy, making it difficult to pinpoint specific identities or groups responsible for such activities.