1 Dollar "1836 Gobrecht Dollar" Pattern; copper
1836 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1836 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#257733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Flying eagle on plain field, with ".UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." and "ONE DOLLAR" at rim.
Lettering:
.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
ONE DOLLAR
Engraver: Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Plain
Comment
Judd-60 obverse and Judd-84 reverse.Interesting fact
The 1836 Gobrecht Dollar is a rare and unique coin that was designed by Christian Gobrecht, the third Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. It features a Liberty Head design on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. The interesting fact about this coin is that it was never officially minted or circulated, but only a few pattern coins were struck in copper, making it highly sought after by collectors.
