1836 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-63, Restrike

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Description

Designated Judd-63, this silver restrike of the 1836 Gobrecht dollar combines the "Name Below Base" obverse with the starless reverse — an eagle soaring through a plain field without the 26 stars that appear on the original 1836 reverse. Struck in silver with a plain edge, this variety belongs to the cabinet coin restrikes produced at the Philadelphia Mint between approximately 1859 and 1874. The starless reverse was introduced for the 1838 and 1839 Gobrecht dollars, where the stars were relocated to the obverse field surrounding the Seated Liberty. Pairing this later reverse with the 1836-dated obverse creates a die combination that never existed in original production — a hallmark of the restrike era, when Mint employees combined available dies without strict regard for historical accuracy. The "Name Below Base" obverse is the die of Judd-58, which uspatterns.com, citing John Dannreuther, dates to about 1858-1859. Reference data: struck in silver with a plain edge, rated R-8. Catalogued as Judd-63, Pollock-63, A/W 48. alignment III believed struck circa 1875-1876.

Rarity Notes

R-8 (USPatterns.com)

Cross References

Judd-63; Pollock-63; Adams-Woodin 48