Lot 1614
1836 Pattern Dollar. Silver, plain edge. . J-60 Restrike. . P-65. PCGS graded Proof 55. Old green holder. Light even toning. Popular Gobrecht Pattern Dollar. Although uniformly gray, the fields are slightly brighter around and within the devices than in the open spaces on both sides. Pale gray blue iridescence is noted throughout, but the overall appearance is one of surprising beauty and minimal signs of friction, more like coin cabinet friction than the abrasive wear acquired from actual use in circulation. A bold, handsome coin for the connoisseur of numismatic art at its finest.
The name of Christian Gobrecht, the third person to occupy the post of chief engraver at the Philadelphia Mint, is well known to numismatists today and is reflected in such popular terms as Gobrecht dollar and The Gobrecht Journal, the latter being the publication of the Liberty Seated Collectors Club. Among pattern coins his contributions are at once vital, beautiful, and far-reaching. Most known are his Liberty Seated coins, first made in Pattern form in this 1836 silver dollar, and continued across the denominations of half dime, dime, quarter dollar, half dollar, and silver dollar for years thereafter. Separately, Gobrecht's elegant flying eagle is an American numismatic icon. First used on the 1836 pattern dollar, it later appears on many other Patterns as well as regular issue 1857-1858 cents. Pop 9; 73 finer. (PCGS # 11227) .
Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000.
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