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1787 $15 Brasher - Breast Punch

Strike Type
1787 $15 Brasher - Breast Punch

Coin Details

Year
1787
Denomination
Colonials
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Post-1776 States Coinage (1776-1788)
Designer
Ephraim Brasher
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
26.6g
Diameter
30mm
Edge
Reeded

Auction Record

$9,360,000 • MS65 • 01-2021 • Heritage Auctions

Description

The legendary Brasher Doubloon with Ephraim Brasher's "EB" hallmark stamped on the eagle's breast. One of the most famous and valuable American coins, struck by New York goldsmith Ephraim Brasher in 1787. Only 7 specimens are known. The "Breast Punch" variety is rarer than the "Wing Punch" and is considered the premier colonial American gold coin.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. Only 7 known specimens. One of the most valuable coins in the world.

Cross References

W-5700; Breen 979

External References

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