Lot 1332
1836 Pattern Dollar. Silver, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 55. Nice grey toning on both sides with a few small handling marks including a slight depression near the elbow. Razor-sharpness throughout, which is a prime quality of nearly all Gobrecht dollar survivors, with simply incredible detail in Liberty's shield and drapery gown as well as a full head of flowing hair. The eagle by itself would make a prize trophy in an artist's contest. Every feather shows completely. This is one of the most famous, most beautiful coins ever minted in the United States. Christian Gobrecht's name appears on the base above the date as C. GOBRECHT F. (the "F" standing for the Latin "fecit" or "made it." Pop 10; 72 finer (PCGS # 11227) .
Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000.
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| Realized $15,525 |
