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Lot Title:
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1836 "Original", Judd-60, Pollock-65, R.1. PCGS PF-30
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Description:
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1836 was a momentous date in the continuing development of the early U.S. mint. This was the year in which the steam press first began to be used, transition to close-collar minting was in full swing, and in November, trial striking began of a new silver dollar, with regular production of the Gobrecht design begun in December, the first time the denomination had been struck since 1803.
Anticipation for a "new" coin was like nothing since the inaugural 1792 pieces, and acceptance of the Gobrecht dollar was enthusiastic and almost universal - except for one sticking point. By order of mint director Robert Patterson, engraver Christian Gobrecht had placed his name on the coin, and selected the field beneath the base of the seated figure of Liberty as the location for the inscription C.GOBRECHT.F[ecit]. - "Christian Gobrecht made it". Because the inscription was so readily visible, its inclusion met with disdain by the local press, and Gobrecht was vilified as "that conceited German". The issue was resolved when Patterson instructed Gobrecht to move his name to the base of the figure itself, decreasing the size of the letters to accommodate the limited space. With this change, the inscription was now well hidden, and offended parties were appeased.
For this particular Redbook variety, Liberty's head is opposite "DO" on the reverse, but such diagnosis is not necessary to instantly recognize this as an "original" strike executed in "coin alignment", as indicated on the PCGS insert. One might expect an additional disclaimer for "name on base", but that is a simple characteristic for the observer to determine for himself! Graded PR-30, it is really no surprise to find such coins well circulated, since that was their intended purpose (despite the alleged "proof" format), and many were kept as pocket pieces as well. This coin features silver-beige patina that develops additional graphite overtones toward the lower half of the obverse, while the reverse features consistent battleship-grey patina that is a full shade darker. Suggesting probable use as a pocket-piece, both sides are noticeably free from the sizeable abrasions one often expects of crown-sized coins that circulated, and to the extent the PCGS insert permits inspection, the rims are completely free of any contact marks whatsoever. Each letter in LIBERTY is discernible on the shield, though the three letters in the center are independently scarcely recognizable.
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Low Estimate:
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$7,000.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$7,750.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$8,500.00
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Price Realized:
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$9,775.00 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 1036 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $11,000.00 |
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1836 J-60 Restrike. PCGS Genuine (XF details/cleaned/code 92).
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The so-called "cleaning" amounts to essentially nothing at all when one considers the sheer number of Gobrecht dollars that have suffered considerably worse treatment over the years. In this case,... |
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| 675 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $9,500.00 |
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1836 "Original Coin Alignment", Judd-60, Pollock-65, R.1. PCGS Proof,...
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According to the PCGS Genuine-91 code (slab serial number 11225.91/16656692), "questionable color" is the reason for refusing to supply a market grade. Not much examination is necessary to realize... |
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| 676 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $10,000.00 |
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1836 Original, Coin Alignment, J-60, Pollock-65, R.1. PCGS PF-45.
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With fifteen points of wear, very little luster will remain on either side, aside from the fact that these were struck in a somewhat prooflike format and did not have full cartwheels to begin with.... |
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| 828 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $7,750.00 |
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1836 "Original", Judd-60, Pollock-65, R.1. ANACS XF-40...
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ANACS has disclaimed this Gobrecht dollar as being repaired and cleaned, though the appearance is surprisingly acceptable, given the circumstances. The right obverse field has been tooled and... |
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| 902 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $5,500.00 |
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1836 J-60. ANACS XF-40 Details, Repaired, Cleaned.
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An example of Judd-60, Pollock-65, R-1, with "C. GOBRECHT F." on the base. Strong details remain with the exception of "Liberty" on the shield. A trace of original electric blue toning outlines... |
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| 889 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $23,250.00 |
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1836 J-60. NGC PF-61.
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This is a superior looking coin for the grade assigned. The story of the Gobretcht Dollars are well known, and this coin was part of the original minting. This is an unusual striking, it is a Die... |
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| 492 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $9,000.00 |
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1836 J-60. XF-40.
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An example of Judd-60, Pollock-65, R-1, with C. GOBRECHT F. on the base. Die alignment I (Coin Turn). The soothing gray surfaces have some splotches of deeper hues, as well as an angled line of... |
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| 707 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $14,000.00 |
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1836 J-60. PCGS PF-55.
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This specimen is an example of Judd-60 Original, Pollock-65, R-1, with C. GOBRECHT. F. on the base. The observed Die Alignment IV (Medal Turn) depicts the Eagle flying level with regard to the... |
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