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1838 Gobrecht, Stars Obverse One Dollar PR Original, Plain Edge, J-85 Values
Details
Also referred to as J-85 in the United States Pattern guide by Judd.
This coin is made of 89% silver; 11% copper and has a current melt value of $56.37
Obverse: Lady Liberty is seated on a rock bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY. The designer's name, "C. GOBRECHT" appears on the rock base. 13 stars appear on the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom middle.
Reverse: A large eagle in flight soaring through a plain (no stars) background. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR around the periphery.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
8 known
Coinage Type:
Gobrecht Dollar
Coinage Years:
1836–1839
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Gobrecht, Stars Obverse
Variety 2:
Original, Plain Edge, J-85
Rarity:
R-7
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight:
26.73 gr
Weight:
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
39 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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