Whitman Expo
1836 Gold alloyed with silver Pattern Gold Dollar PR J-68 Values
Details
Struck in 1844 in medal alignment. 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:
11980
Coin Date:
1836
Denomination:
PG$1 / Pattern Gold Dollar
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1836
Composition:
Gold alloyed with silver
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Gold alloyed with silver
Variety 2:
J-68
Rarity:
R-H7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
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