Lot 1390
1836 Gobrecht Dollar. Designer's name on base. Circulation issue. AU-50. One of 1,000 struck for circulation as the new style for all silver coinage. The obverse soon was modified to add stars, removing them from the reverse, and the eagle tired of flying so it was depicted perched on an unseen rock holding the olive branch of peace in its right claw, and the readiness of arrows for war in its left claw. This important pattern issue is far more graceful than the design as modified, the medallic appearance of Liberty alone with a small date beneath gives her a regal appearance, while the flying eagle possesses a majesty not seen when depicted sitting on a rock, or loaded down with branches and weaponry. The surfaces of this coin are delightful, they are smooth and unblemished by cleaning or mishandling, and sport a delicate gold tone around the periphery. Boldly struck and pleasing in every way.
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