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1787 1/2 Db Brasher

Strike Type
1787 1/2 Db Brasher

Coin Details

Year
1787
Denomination
Colonials
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Post-1776 States Coinage (1776-1788)
Designer
Ephraim Brasher
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
13.3g
Diameter
24mm
Edge
Reeded

Description

The Brasher Half Doubloon, an extremely rare gold coin struck by Ephraim Brasher worth approximately $7.50 (half of a doubloon). This denomination is even rarer than the full doubloon, with very few specimens known. It bears similar designs to the doubloon at a smaller size.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. Only a handful of specimens known.

Cross References

W-5720; Breen 981

External References

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