1787 Brasher Doubloon MS Breast Punch Values

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1787 Brasher Doubloon MS Breast Punch Values

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According to Heritage Auctions in the in their 2005 auction, in which this coin sold for $3 million, "In the Garrett Collection sale, this coin was called 'the single most important coin in American numismatics.' Today, its status is no different. Any coin that is unique can be considered an important coin. The importance also depends on the coin's position in the numismatic world. A Colonial American gold coin, one of two varieties intended for actual circulation, maintains a higher position in American numismatics than another coin which might be part of a long series of coinage issues."

Reverse: An eagle with wings fanned out surrounded by stars at its head. A wreath of leaves surrounds the eagle with the words E PLURIBUS UNUM, 1787 at the periphery. Importantly, the letters EB are stamped on the eagle's chest.

Basic Information

GSID:

180

Coin Date:

1787

Denomination:

Doubloon / Doubloon

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

New York

Mintage:

unique

Coinage Type:

Brasher Coinage

Coinage Years:

1742-1787

Composition:

Gold 89.3%, Silver 6.4%, Copper ~3%

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Brasher

Variety 2:

Breast Punch

Rarity:

R-8

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.89

Weight:

26.41 gr

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

29.8 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Ephraim Brasher

Reverse Lettering:

E PLURIBUS UNUM, 1787

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