The 1880 Trade Dollar (T$1) CAC PR65 CACG refers to a Proof 65-graded Trade Dollar minted in 1880, certified and approved by CAC (Certified Acceptance Corporation) and CACG (CAC Grading, their own grading service as of 2023).
Breakdown:
1880: The year of mintage. Only 1,987 proof Trade Dollars were minted in 1880, making them relatively scarce.
T$1: Trade Dollar, $1 denomination, originally made for trade in Asia.
PR65: Proof 65 grade on the Sheldon scale, meaning the coin is in Gem Proof condition – sharp details, minor hairlines or blemishes.
CAC: Indicates the coin was evaluated by CAC and meets their strict standards for quality within the grade.
CACG: This shows the coin was graded directly by CAC Grading, not just stickered.
Summary:
This is a high-grade, gem-quality Proof 1880 Trade Dollar, authenticated and graded by CACG, with additional quality approval by CAC, making it a premium collectible coin.