1839 Gobrecht Dollar - Original
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$168,000 PR65 08-22-2021 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1839 Gobrecht Dollar - Original is a proof dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Gobrecht Dollars (1836-1839) series. With a mintage of 300, this is an extremely rare issue. The obverse features Liberty seated on a rock, holding a pole surmounted by a Phrygian liberty cap in her left hand and a shield inscribed LIBERTY in her right without stars and the reverse displays an eagle in flight amid a field of stars. The final Gobrecht Dollars were struck, transitioning to the standard Seated Liberty Dollar in 1840. Restrikes from the 1850s-1860s with misaligned dies are more commonly encountered than originals. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value is approximately $47K. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 26.73 grams, 39 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #11444.
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