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1787 Brasher Doubloon MS Breast Punch Values
Details
According to Heritage Auctions in the in their 2005 auction, in which this coin sold for $3 million, "In the Garrett Collection sale, this coin was called 'the single most important coin in American numismatics.' Today, its status is no different. Any coin that is unique can be considered an important coin. The importance also depends on the coin's position in the numismatic world. A Colonial American gold coin, one of two varieties intended for actual circulation, maintains a higher position in American numismatics than another coin which might be part of a long series of coinage issues."
Reverse: An eagle with wings fanned out surrounded by stars at its head. A wreath of leaves surrounds the eagle with the words E PLURIBUS UNUM, 1787 at the periphery. Importantly, the letters EB are stamped on the eagle's chest.
Basic Information
GSID:
180
Coin Date:
1787
Denomination:
Doubloon / Doubloon
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
New York
Mintage:
unique
Coinage Type:
Brasher Coinage
Coinage Years:
1742-1787
Composition:
Gold 89.3%, Silver 6.4%, Copper ~3%
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Brasher
Variety 2:
Breast Punch
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.89
Weight:
26.41 gr
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
29.8 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
