1776 N 1-C R-3 PCGS XF Detail Pewter Continental Currency Dollar 1$

Description: PCGS authenticated and graded XF Details. Tooled distinction by PCGS due to the old hairlines on the left obverse and mirrored on the reverse. Otherwise olive steel patina with lighter frosty silver underneath. The reverse is rotated about 45 degrees. Overall nice eye appeal. 254.8 grains. Ex; Stacks Americana Sale 1/2006:1174 - Lawrence R. Stack Collection 11/2006 - Sydney F. Martin Collection As noted by Stack's in the Syd Martin sale: "recent research and a two-part article by Erik Goldstein and David McCarthy entitled "The Myth of the Continental Dollar" published in the January and July 2018 editions of The Numismatist challenge the long accepted theories surrounding these coins. According to the authors, the Continental dollars were struck in England (specifically, London) circa 1783, likely as privately manufactured pieces commemorating American independence and intended for sale to contemporary collectors. The authors' theory is based primarily upon documentation left behind by two of the leading numismatists of the 18th century: Pierre Eugene du Simitiere, widely recognized as the "Father of American Numismatics," and Sarah Sophia Banks, for all intents and purposes the matron of the British Museum's numismatic collection. In the second part of the article, the issue of the identity of "E.G." is addressed, ruling out Elisha Gallaudet, but simultaneously opening a door to more investigation as to who the mysterious "E.G." may have been." We highly recommend reading their article for more information. Year - 1776Variety- Newman 1-CRarity - 3

Price: 26500 USD

Location: Austin, Texas

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