1836 United States Gobrecht Dollar High Relief Original Strike Silver Coin

A Landmark of Early American Coinage History
Discover one of the most iconic and historically significant silver coins in United States numismatics — the 1836 Gobrecht Dollar, designed by Chief Engraver Christian Gobrecht. This early striking represents the transition of American coinage into a new artistic era, introducing the elegant Seated Liberty design that would define U.S. silver coins for decades.

Struck in extremely limited numbers at the Philadelphia Mint, this piece reflects the experimental and high-relief nature of early production strikes, making it one of the most desirable early American silver dollars among advanced collectors.

Highly Important Early U.S. Silver Dollar
The 1836 Gobrecht Dollar is widely regarded as a pattern and early circulation trial issue. Its striking artistry, combined with extremely low survival numbers and multiple die variations, makes it a cornerstone piece in U.S. numismatics.

Collectors value this coin for its historical importance, artistic execution, and its role in shaping later American coin designs.

Key Features

• Historic First Era Design: One of the earliest modern U.S. silver dollar patterns after a long minting gap
• Designed by Christian Gobrecht: Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint
• High Relief Artistic Striking: Early production strikes display strong sculptural depth and detail
• Seated Liberty Design Introduction: A foundational design used across U.S. coinage for decades
• Extremely Limited Original Production: Only a very small number of original 1836 strikes exist
• Highly Collectible Rarity: One of the most studied and sought-after early U.S. silver coins

Design Details

• Obverse: Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield marked “LIBERTY” and a Liberty pole, representing strength and freedom. Early examples often show no surrounding stars, emphasizing a clean, medal-like presentation.
• Reverse: A soaring eagle in flight, symbolizing national ambition and growth, surrounded by a field of stars representing the expanding United States.
• Engraving Style: Highly detailed relief work showcasing classical sculptural influence and early Mint experimentation

Specifications

• Country: United States
• Year: 1836
• Denomination: 1 Dollar (Silver Dollar)
• Designer: Christian Gobrecht
• Mint: Philadelphia Mint
• Metal: Silver (approx. 89–90% depending on issue)
• Weight: ~26.7 g (0.86 troy oz)
• Diameter: ~39–40 mm (1.54–1.57 inches)
• Edge: Reeded or plain (varies by variety and striking type)

Condition Notice

• Over 180 years old; may show wear, toning, or historical circulation marks
• Early strikes and patterns can show die variations or alignment differences
• Each coin is individually unique due to early minting processes
• Photos are for reference only

Historical & Collectible Value

• Marks the revival of the U.S. silver dollar after decades of absence
• Introduced the famous Seated Liberty design used throughout the 19th century
• Represents early experimentation in U.S. Mint technology and design philosophy
• Considered one of the most important pattern-era silver coins in American history

Perfect For

• Advanced U.S. coin collectors
• Early American numismatic specialists
• High-end historical coin investors
• Museum-quality type collections

Important Note
This listing is for one (1) 1836 Gobrecht Silver Dollar. Due to the nature of early U.S. Mint production, design details, relief, and surface characteristics may vary between specimens.

Own a Piece of Early American Monetary History
Secure this extraordinary 1836 Gobrecht Dollar and hold a tangible link to the earliest artistic evolution of U.S. silver coinage — a masterpiece that bridges history, art, and rarity in one legendary piece.