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1838 $1 Gobrecht, Stars Obverse, Reeded Edge, J-84 PR

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +2.12%
$49.71
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Also referred to as J-84 in the United States Pattern guide by Judd.

Obverse Description

Lady Liberty is seated on a rock bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY. The designer's name, "C. GOBRECHT" appears on the rock base. 13 stars appear on the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom middle.

Reverse Description

A large eagle in flight soaring through a plain (no stars) background. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * ONE DOLLAR around the periphery.

Catalog Information

GSID: 135900
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness: 0.8924
Weight (gr): 26.73 gr
Weight (oz): 0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.7734 oz
Strike Type: Proof
Diameter: 39
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Gobrecht, Stars Obverse
Variety 2: Reeded Edge, J-84
Coin Date: 1838
Denomination: $1
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 50 est. known
Coinage Type: Gobrecht Dollar
Coinage Years: 1836–1839
Composition: 89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity: L6
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1838 $1 Gobrecht, Stars Obverse, Reeded Edge, J-84 PR
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1838 $1 Gobrecht, Stars Obverse, Reeded Edge, J-84 PR
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +2.12%
$49.71
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1838 $1 Gobrecht, Stars Obverse, Reeded Edge, J-84 PR
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR65 CAC $122,500 $1,234
PR65 - $102,000 $1,234
PR64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR64 - $1,234 $1,234
PR63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR63 - $1,234 $1,234
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234
PR61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR61 - $1,234 $1,234
PR60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234

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