1839 $1 J-104, Gobrecht Restrike PR(PCGS#11446)

Spring 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1089

等级

PR63

价格

241,310

详细说明

Lovely Choice Proof 1839 Gobrecht Dollar Judd-104 Restrike in Die Alignment III 1839 Gobrecht Silver Dollar. Name Removed. Judd-104 Restrike, Pollock-116. Rarity-3. Silver. Reeded Edge. Die Alignment III. Proof-63 (PCGS). This is a beautiful Choice Proof Gobrecht dollar, a restrike from one of the rarest and most challenging series in all of U.S. numismatics. Universally brilliant in finish, both sides readily reveal mirrored reflectivity in the absence of central toning. The peripheries, however, are adorned with wisps of cobalt blue and pinkish-russet iridescence that further enhance already strong eye appeal. Fully struck with razor sharp detail throughout the design, this is a lovely specimen that would serve as a highlight in even the finest numismatic cabinet. The strong mirrors in the fields and fine granularity seen within the eagle's beak mark this as a restrike. The original 1839 Gobrecht dollars, coined in the last week of that year, "are in Alignment IV, have weak mirrors, more [semi-prooflike] than fully [prooflike], and typically come with a weakly struck foot," according to gobrechtdollars.com, a website built by John W. Dannreuther, Saul Teichman, and Craig Sholley. Restrikes, by contrast, show "a strong mirror from polishing" and are better struck, "generally with a fully struck foot." Restrikes are "also rather easily distinguished from Originals by the very granular (rusty) letters and eagle," according to their study of the issue. This particular specimen shows a slightly granular texture to the eagle's head, as well as remnants of faint die rust on Liberty's left forearm, which has been weakened by polishing. Also weakened are the rust lumps at the letters TA in STATES and at the border outside the letters [STATE]S and O[F]. The die line above the letter T in UNITED is faint, as are cracks through the letters ITE in UNITED, MERI in AMERICA, and LAR in DOLLAR. These diagnostics confirm that this coin is a Middle State Restrike, as defined by Dannreuther, Teichman and Sholley. The authors state that these pieces were struck ca. 1863 to 1864 at the request of Mint Director Henry R. Linderman. Most examples known to Dannreuther et. al. are in Die Alignment IV, but "one unconfirmed coin which may be an alignment III" is reported on gobrechtdollars.com, possibly the coin offered here. Two major varieties of silver 1839 Gobrecht dollars with the starless reverse were produced: reeded edge Judd-104 and plain edge Judd-105. Judd-107 was struck from the same dies in copper, while Judd-108 (silver) and Judd-109 (copper) were struck during the Linderman era from the 26-star reverse like the one used in 1836. Judd-107 and Judd-109 are both unique, and Judd-108 is extremely rare, with just three specimens known. Though specimens of Judd-104 are somewhat more numerous, they are still rare when viewed in the wider context of U.S. numismatics. Provenance: From the Greenway Collection. Stack's paper envelope included. PCGS# 11446. Click here for certification details from PCGS.