Lot 1655
1836 Pattern Dollar. Designer's name on base. . Judd-60, Pollock-65. PCGS graded Proof 61 PQ. Die Alignment I. Christian Gobrecht's initials are engraved discreetly onto the base below Liberty. Fully brilliant and reflective fields, the true nature of which can be appreciated by lying this specimen flat in daylight equivalent lighting. While Gobrecht's designs of Liberty and eagle are free from ticks or scratches, there are some moderate hairlines in the fields, frequently encountered on these issues. Obverse surfaces are almost pure white while the reverse has darker gray toning in the protected areas. A single identifying mark on the reverse is a short tick above the eagle's wing between two smaller stars. This specimen is part of the original 600 pieces struck on December 31, 1836 and sent to the Bank of the United States for circulation. Breen noted that pristine proof examples are rare and most appear worn. Collector interest has always been strong and focused for all "Gobrecht" dollars and the in the past year or two the basal value of any 1836 Original has increased dramatically. This is a fantastic fresh specimen to the market from a collection noted for outstanding attention to detail and quality (PCGS # 11225) .
Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000.
The Michael M. Magdic Collection.
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