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1 Dollar "1839 Gobrecht Dollar" Pattern
1839 year| - | - | - |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1839 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#102997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Flying eagle on a plain field (no stars) with ". UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ." and "ONE DOLLAR" at rim
Script: Latin
Lettering:
. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA .
ONE DOLLAR
Edge
Plain or reeded.
Interesting fact
The 1839 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's design was meant to be a new design for the US dollar coin, but it was ultimately not adopted for circulation. Despite this, the 1839 Gobrecht Dollar remains a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
