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1 Dollar "1838 Gobrecht Dollar" Pattern
1838 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1838 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#135900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Flying eagle on plain field (no stars) with ". UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." and "ONE DOLLAR" at rim .
Script: Latin
Lettering:
. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA .
ONE DOLLAR
Engraver: Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Plain or reeded.
Interesting fact
The 1838 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 the third Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. He designed the coin in 1836, and it features a Liberty Head on the obverse (front) side, and an eagle on the reverse (back) side. The coin was meant to be a new design for the US dollar, but it was never adopted, and only a few pattern coins were struck. Today, these coins are highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.
