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1 Dollar "1836 Gobrecht Dollar" Pattern; silver
1836 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1836 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#135904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Flying eagle on plain field, with ".UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." and "ONE DOLLAR" at rim.
Script: Latin
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 pattern coin, meaning it was never officially circulated or minted, but it's an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was designed by Christian Gobrecht, who was a talented engraver and designer at the United States Mint. He created the coin's design, which features an image of Lady Liberty on the obverse (front) side and an eagle on the reverse (back) side. The coin was meant to be a proposed design for a new dollar coin, but it was ultimately rejected. Despite this, the Gobrecht Dollar has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists due to its unique design and historical significance.
