1 Dollar "1836 Gobrecht Dollar" (Pattern; copper) , United States
1836
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Seated Liberty with "C. GOBRECHT. F." on base. Date at rim below base.
Lettering:
LIBERTY C. GOBRECHT. F. 1836
Engravers:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse
Description:
Flying eagle on plain field, with ".UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." and "ONE DOLLAR" at rim.
Lettering:
.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. ONE DOLLAR
Engravers:
Christian Gobrecht
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