PCGS Number: 488
Coin Date: 1787
Denomination (Short): Doubloon
Denomination (Long): Doubloon
Variety: Brasher
Variety 2: Breast Punch
Desg: MS
Composition: Gold 89.3%, Silver 6.4%, Copper ~3%
Mintage: Unique
Strike Type: Business
Coinage Type: Brasher Coinage
Coinage Years: 1742-1787
Mint Location: New York
Diameter: 29.8
Fineness: 0.89
Weight (Grams): 26.41
Weight (Ounces): 0
Designer: Ephraim Brasher
Edge: Plain
Reverse Description: An eagle with wings fanned out surrounded by stars at its head. A wreath of leaves surrounds the eagle with the words E PLURIBUS UNUM, 1787 at the periphery. Importantly, the letters EB are stamped on the eagle's chest.
General Notes: According to Heritage Auctions in the in their 2005 auction, in which this coin sold for $3 million, "In the Garrett Collection sale, this coin was called 'the single most important coin in American numismatics.' Today, its status is no different. Any coin that is unique can be considered an important coin. The importance also depends on the coin's position in the numismatic world. A Colonial American gold coin, one of two varieties intended for actual circulation, maintains a higher position in American numismatics than another coin which might be part of a long series of coinage issues."
NGC ID: 2B3H

1787 Doubloon Brasher Breast Punch