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1838 P$1 Name Omitted, Judd-84 Restrike, Pollock-93, R.5, PR63+ PCGS....
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Description
1838 Gobrecht Dollar, PR63+
Judd-84 Restrike, Early Die State
Rare in Die Alignment IV
Only One Other Piece is Available to Collectors
1838 P$1 Name Omitted, Judd-84 Restrike, Pollock-93, R.5, PR63+
PCGS. Ex: Simpson. Silver. Die Alignment IV (center of
Liberty's head opposite the F in OF). This is an early Restrike,
most readily seen by the X-shaped die scratches in the right
obverse field that extend from the forearm to thigh. Other
diagnostics are present, but more difficult to discern. These early
state restrikes were produced circa June 1859 to 1863. They were
struck by Mint Director James Ross Snowden as "trade bait" for
collectors to fill in the Mint's collection of Washingtonia.
Snowden's ploy was successful, and it led to more demand for
Gobrecht dollars, which resulted in the later Middle and Late State
Restrikes. Because of the later era in which these Restrikes were
produced the fields are deeply reflective on this piece, fully
consistent with other proofs from 1859 to 1863, unlike the
so-called proof finish seen on 1836 Die Alignment I dollars (which
were struck in 1836). Judd-84 in Die Alignment IV is a notable
rarity among Gobrecht dollars. Only four pieces are known today:
one in the Mint Cabinet, the Korein coin in the ANS, the Norweb
piece, and this one. Meaning -- this is one of only two pieces
available to collectors. Each side shows swirling rose and
cobalt-blue toning, and the strike is complete in all areas.
Ranked #69 on the List of 100 Greatest US Coins.From The Schwenk Family 100 Greatest Coins Collection.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BLXE, PCGS# 11352, Greysheet# 135899)
Weight: 26.73 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
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Auction Info
2023 January 11 - 15 FUN US Coins Signature® Auction #1356 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2023
11th-15th
Wednesday-Sunday
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