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1 Dollar "Gobrecht Dollar"
| Silver (.900) (.100 copper) | 26.73 g | 39.5 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1836-1839 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 26.73 g |
| Diameter | 39.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#22798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Eagle flying left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ONE DOLLAR
Engraver: Christian Gobrecht/Titian Peale
Edge
Plain and reeded (see comments)
Comment
The US Coinage Act of 18 Jan. 1837 decreased the standard weight from 416 grains to 412½ grains. The silver content was unchanged at 371¼ grains to give a silver fineness of .900.Interesting fact
The Gobrecht Dollar, designed by Christian Gobrecht, was the first silver dollar coin minted in the United States. It was produced from 1836 to 1839 and was known for its unique design, featuring a Lady Liberty figure on the obverse side and an eagle on the reverse side. The coin was made of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, and had a diameter of 38.5 millimeters. Despite its relatively short production run, the Gobrecht Dollar remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1836 | 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1838 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1839 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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" 1836-1839 coin.
