Lot 1702
1839 Gobrecht Dollar. Designer's name omitted. Circulation issue. SEGS graded AU-53. Eagle flying in a plain field. Alignment #IV. Some minor scattered marks and nicks and a tiny mint caused depression below the eagle. Nicely toned deepening about the borders. Only 300 struck. If you were expecting the design left by the dies to be quite detailed in robustness, take heart, since this is an exceptional 1839 Gobrecht in terms of strike, and not the usual run-of-the-mill softer impression. It is, indeed, very bold. Gobrecht's soaring eagle, which in this instance flies within a plain not starry field, is the height of beauty and grace. Were it only in the scheme of things for the Congress to resurrect this design on, say, one of our silver or gold bullion coins, the eagle could soar once more! A very prestigious offering which, due to the modest grade, won't require a remorgtage on the house to bid on it!
Estimated Value $19,000 - 21,000.
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