1836 G$1 Gold Dollar, Judd-68, Pollock-71, High R.7, PR63 Cameo PCGS. CAC....

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1836 Cap and Rays Gold Dollar, PR63 Cameo
Judd-68, Gold With Silver Alloy
Finest of Four Confirmed Examples

1836 G$1 Gold Dollar, Judd-68, Pollock-71, High R.7, PR63 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Ex: Simpson. Christian Gobrecht both designed and engraved the dies for this gold dollar pattern. The influence of Mexican coinage is clearly seen on the obverse, showing a Liberty cap surrounded by rays of glory. The reverse features the denomination 1 D. within a coiled palm frond, with the date below and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above. Struck in coin gold with a 10% silver alloy, a plain edge, and medal turn.

According to USPatterns.com, citing David Akers, and the most recent Judd reference (10th edition), these gold dollar patterns were actually struck in January 1844. Whereas examples of Judd-67 were manufactured in an alloy of 90% gold and 10% copper in 1836 (restrikes exist), it was known early on that these were struck in 90% gold and 10% silver. Only four examples of Judd-68 have been traced, compared to about three dozen of Judd-67. This PR63 Cameo representative is clearly the finest among them. Brilliant lemon-gold surfaces exhibit blatant Cameo contrast between the frosted devices and mirrored fields. Superficial evidence of contact does nothing to diminish the appeal or absolute rarity of this important gold dollar pattern.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 296G, Variety PCGS# 392509, Base PCGS# 11262, Greysheet# 373482)

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