Doubloon - Ephraim Brasher (New York) ND

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.

Script: Latin

Lettering: UNUM E PLURIBUS

Translation: One of Many

Engraver: Ephraim Brasher

Comment

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.