1898 BRITISH TRADE DOLLAR
£250.00
1 in stock
British Trade Dollars – Straits Settlements, Hong Kong & Far East Commerce
Large silver trade coins issued by the British Empire between 1895 and 1935 for circulation across the Far East, including Straits Settlements, Hong Kong, Malaya, Singapore and China. Highly collectable for their impressive size, classical Britannia design, and rich commercial history. Early‑date examples and high‑grade pieces are increasingly scarce and sought after by both British colonial and Asian‑market collectors.
1898 British Trade Dollar – Straits Settlements Issue
Mint: Likely Bombay or Calcutta (as typical for 1898)
Metal: Silver (.900 fine)
💰 Price
£250
🪙 Condition
Lovely condition (approaching EF/AU eye‑appeal)
Attractive surfaces with strong detail and excellent overall presentation.
📜 Historical Detail
The British Trade Dollar was introduced in 1895 to facilitate commerce across the Far East, circulating widely in Straits Settlements, Hong Kong, Malaya, Singapore, and China.
The 1898 issue is an early‑series date and highly sought after for its bold classical Britannia design, large silver format, and strong international historical context. Coins in this level of preservation are increasingly difficult to source, as most circulated heavily in
Asian trade.
⚒️ Metal Content
- Composition: .900 silver
- Actual Silver Weight: 0.7797 oz ASW
⚖️ Specifications
- Weight: 26.95 g
- Diameter: 39 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Alignment: Medal (↑↑)
🎨 Design Detail
- Obverse: Standing Britannia with trident and shield, merchant ship in background.
- Reverse: Chinese and Jawi inscriptions denoting “One Dollar.”
📖 Catalogue Reference
- KM# T5
🔢 Mintage
Not precisely recorded, but early‑date Trade Dollars are notably scarcer in high grade.
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