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Country: United States -
Pre-Federal (New York)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1787
Currency: 1 Doubloon (1)
Composition: Plomb (Gold)
Grade: F/VG
Weight: 8.65 g (26.66 g.)
Diameter: 29 mm (28.6 mm)
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: Yes
References:
Obverse:
Adopted from the state coat of arms of New York. The sun is rising over the peak of a mountain with a body of water in the foreground. Brasher's name is spelled out below the waves, in small letters. This central device is enclosed within a circle of beads.
Lettering: NOVA EBORACA COLUMBIA EXCELSIOR
Engraver: Ephraim Brasher
Reverse:
An eagle with wings displayed, and a shield covering its breast, has a bundle of arrows in its sinister claw (to the observer's right) and an olive branch in its dexter claw. Thirteen stars surround the eagle's head.
Lettering: UNUM E PLURIBUS .: 1787 .:
Translation: One of Many
Engraver: Ephraim Brasher
Edge: Smooth
Comments:
1787 DBLN Brasher Doubloon, EB on Wing, W-5840, Among the great rarities of American numismatics, the 1787 New York Brasher doubloon is in a class of its own. It has been acknowledged as the most important and valuable coin in the world by such luminaries as Henry Chapman and Q. David Bowers. When Fort Worth coin dealer B. Max Mehl offered the present coin in his James Ten Eyck catalog in 1922 he noted, "For historical interest and numismatic rarity, this great coin is second to none. It is rightfully recognized as one of the greatest numismatic rarities of the world." Heritage Auctions is privileged to offer the finest-certified example of this iconic numismatic treasure in the January 2014 FUN sale.
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collezione : US Colonial Issues, Tokens USA & North America (1616-date)