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1 Dollar "Gobrecht Dollar"
1836 year| Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) | 26.96 g | 39.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1836 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.8924) (.1076 copper) |
| Weight | 26.96 g |
| Diameter | 39.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#22797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Eagle flying left on field of 26 stars
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ONE DOLLAR
Engraver: Christian Gobrecht/Titian Peale
Edge
Plain
Comment
These coins were produced under the US Coinage Act of 2 Apr. 1792 defining a standard weight of 416 grains and a silver content of 371¼ grains, hence the unusual .8924 fineness.Interesting fact
The Gobrecht Dollar, also known as the "Flowing Hair Dollar," was the first dollar coin minted by the United States government. It was designed by Christian Gobrecht, the third Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, and features a portrait of Lady Liberty with flowing hair, hence its nickname.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1836 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar "Gobrecht Dollar" 1836 coin.
