1838 Proof Dollar Pattern - J-89, Restrike

Coin Details

Auction Record

$27,600 PR63 01-05-1999 Bowers & Merena

Description

This entry covers early NGC-certified examples of the 1838 Gobrecht dollar pattern restrike in copper that were encapsulated before NGC adopted routine Judd number designations. Measuring 38.1mm in diameter with a reeded edge, these copper restrikes employ Christian Gobrecht's Seated Liberty and Flying Eagle designs. The copper composition allows for sharper impressions than silver, and surviving examples often display excellent detail. These pieces were produced during the restrike era for the collector market. Refer to the specific Judd-numbered entries for variety-level details and census information.