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1836 P$1 Name on Base, Judd-60 Original, Pollock-65, R.1, PR62 PCGS....
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Description
Impressive Judd-60 Original 1836 Gobrecht Dollar
PR62, Die Alignment I, Early December Striking
1836 P$1 Name on Base, Judd-60 Original, Pollock-65, R.1, PR62
PCGS. Silver. Plain Edge. Die Alignment I (the center of
Liberty's head is opposite the DO in DOLLAR). Struck from the first
production run in early December 1836, as seen by the lack of the
die scratch that would be clear on a coin of this grade if it were
from the second run in later December. These coins were all
intended for circulation, but a relatively large percentage of the
400 pieces believed struck in early December were set aside as
mementoes, as these pieces are often found in high grades. The
presentation coins given to Christian Gobrecht and Andrew Jackson
were from this first striking period.The Judd-60 Gobrecht dollars are by far the most frequently encountered of all the various Gobrecht issues. They are in many ways also one of the most interesting of the many Gobrecht variants, some of which were restruck as much as 40 years after these initial pieces were coined. To enhance their acceptability at the time of issue, these coins were struck as circulating proofs. However, the proof finish in the fields usually does not match our concept of proofs that were mass produced from the late 1850s onward. The fields on this piece are nicely reflective and obviously have a different texture than the devices. The striking details are complete in all areas, including Liberty's foot, hair, and the eagle's plumage--a common trait on coins from this first striking period. There are no obvious or mentionable contact marks on either side and both obverse and reverse show light golden toning with slightly deeper accents of color around the margins.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BLWT, PCGS# 11225, GSID# 69008)
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 26.73 grams
ASW: 0.77346oz
Auction Info
2009 January Orlando, FL FUN Auction #1121 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2009
7th-11th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
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