Whitman Expo
1836/1859 Restrike, Gold Pattern Dollar PR CAM J-67
Details
Originals struck with coin-turn die alignment, a situation complicated by some restrikes also having the same alignment. An example plainly struck over an 1859 dated regular-issue gold dollar confirms that restrikes were made. J-69 to J-71 are restrikes made circa 1859 and later. • J-67: dies aligned coin-turn. • J-68: dies aligned medal-turn; struck for pattern purposes in January 1844.
Obverse: Liberty cap inscribed LIBERTY, surrounded by a glory of rays; motif also used in the 1836 Mint medal inaugurating steam coinage.
Reverse: Palm branch arranged in a circle enclosing 1 D. Around the border, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / 1836.
Basic Information
GSID:
373479
Coin Date:
1836/1859
Denomination:
PS$1 / Pattern Dollar
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1836/1859
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Restrike, Gold
Variety 2:
J-67
Rarity:
R-unique
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
