Description
The Brasher Doubloon set includes the Brasher Doubloon with the stamp EB on the wing and the unique Brasher Half Doubloon in 24k gold plated lead-free fine pewter.
One of the most famous American coin issues. Struck in New York by gold and silversmith Ephraim Brasher, who was a neighbor and friend of George Washington in New York.
There are only five Brasher Doubloons that are known to exist, one sold at Heritage’s 2005 auction for $2,450000.00.
Brasher’s half doubloon is unique and is in the Smithsonian Collection. Struck from the same dies as Brasher’s gold doubloon but on a smaller planchet.
Brasher’s Doubloon:
Diameter: 30 mm (1-3/16″) The diameter of a US half dollar is 30.61mm.
Obverse: Mountain surmounted with the sun and rays emanating from it. Open sea in the foreground with BRASHER below. NOVA EBORACA COLUMBIA / EXCELOR around.
Reverse: Heraldic eagle with olive branch in talons at left and arrows at right; 13 stars near eagle’s head. EB on wing. UNUM E PLURIBUS / 1787 and ornaments around.
Brasher’s Half Doubloon:
Diameter: 24 mm ( 0.94488 inches)
Obverse: Mountain surmounted with the sun and rays emanating from it. Open sea in the foreground with BRASHER below.
Reverse: Heraldic eagle with olive branch in talons at left and arrows at right; 13 stars near eagle’s head. EB on wing.
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