1836 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-68

Coin Details

Auction Record

$1,680,000 • PR58 PCGS • Heritage Auctions

Description

Judd-68 is an 1836 Gobrecht dollar pattern struck in gold, making it one of the most extraordinary and valuable pattern coins in American numismatics. The obverse features Christian Gobrecht's iconic Seated Liberty design, with Liberty seated on a rock inscribed "LIBERTY" on the base, holding a pole with a Liberty cap, with the date 1836 below. The reverse displays Gobrecht's famous flying eagle soaring through a field of stars, with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "ONE DOLLAR" around the periphery. Designated as Pollock-73, this gold striking of the Gobrecht dollar dies represents a presentation or experimental piece produced in the most precious metal available to the Mint. The coin is classified as a gold dollar pattern by PCGS. With only approximately 4 known examples across all grades, the J-68 is among the rarest and most coveted of all Gobrecht-related patterns.

Rarity Notes

R.7+. Approximately 4 examples known.

Cross References

Pollock-73