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Also referred to as J-85 in the United States Pattern guide by Judd.
Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is seated on a rock bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY. The designer's name, "C. GOBRECHT" appears on the rock base. 13 stars appear on the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom middle.
Reverse Description
A large eagle in flight soaring through a plain (no stars) background. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
376671
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1838
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness:
0.8924
Weight (gr):
26.73 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
39
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Gobrecht, Stars Obverse
Variety 2:
Original, Plain Edge, J-85
Coin Date:
1838
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
8 known
Coinage Type:
Gobrecht Dollar
Coinage Years:
1836–1839
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
7
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Coin Value History
1838 $1 Gobrecht, Stars Obverse, Original, Plain Edge, J-85 PR
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1838 $1 Gobrecht, Stars Obverse, Original, Plain Edge, J-85 PR
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Gobrecht Dollar $1 Type of 1836, No Stars Obverse, Stars Reverse PR [Type]
![Gobrecht Dollar $1 Type of 1836, No Stars Obverse, Stars Reverse PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200910/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_4hyfj-0.20200910081925623.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $7,000 – $180,000
Gobrecht Dollar $1 Type of 1839, Stars Obverse, No Stars Reverse PR [Type]
![Gobrecht Dollar $1 Type of 1839, Stars Obverse, No Stars Reverse PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/151xxx/2e78a1cd-bce3-4379-9a90-20507c28cb1a.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $20,000 – $102,000
1836 $1 Gobrecht, No Stars Obv, Name Below Base, Restrike, Plain Edge, J-58 PR
Worth: $42,000 – $120,000
1836 $1 Gobrecht, No Stars Obverse, Original, Plain Edge, J-60 PR
1836 $1 Gobrecht, No Stars Obverse, Original, Alignment IV, Reeded Edge, J-61 PR
Worth: $200,000 – $220,000
1836 $1 Gobrecht, No Stars Obverse, Restrike, Plain Edge, J-60 PR
Worth: $7,000 – $180,000
1836 $1 Gobrecht, No Stars Obv. & Rev., Name Below Base, Restrike, Plain Edge, J-63 PR
Worth: $150,000 – $165,000
1836 $1 Gobrecht, No Stars Obverse & Reverse, Restrike, Plain Edge, J-65 PR
Worth: $125,000 – $198,000
1838 $1 Gobrecht, Stars Obverse, Reeded Edge, J-84 PR
Worth: $20,000 – $102,000
1838 $1 Gobrecht, Stars Obverse & Reverse, Alignment III, Plain Edge, J-88 PR
Worth: $125,000 – $240,000
1839 $1 Gobrecht, Stars Obverse, Alignment IV, Reeded Edge, J-104 PR
Worth: $20,000 – $102,000
1839 $1 Gobrecht, Stars Obverse, Restrike, Plain Edge, J-105 PR
Worth: $60,000 – $120,000
1839 $1 Gobrecht, Stars Obverse & Reverse, Restrike, Plain Edge, J-108 PR
Worth: $100,000 – $120,000
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