* Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
* Weight: 26.73 grams (0.859 troy ounces)
* Diameter: 39 mm (1.54 inches)
* Thickness: 2.0 mm (0.079 inches)
* Edge: Reeded
* Obverse: A draped bust of Liberty with the inscription "LIBERTY" and the date "1836"
* Reverse: Seated Liberty with the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "HALF DOLLAR," and an eagle
* Mintage: 1,000 (only 15 known to exist today)
* Designer: Christian Gobrecht
* Engraver: Christian Gobrecht
* Rarity: Extremely rare
* Value: $100,000+
Additional Information:
The 1836 Gobrecht silver dollar is one of the rarest and most valuable United States coins. It was the first silver dollar to be produced by the United States Mint in Philadelphia, and it was also the first coin to feature the seated Liberty design. The coin is named after its designer, Christian Gobrecht, who was the chief engraver of the Mint at the time.
The 1836 Gobrecht silver dollar was not released for general circulation, and most of the coins were melted down. Only 15 specimens of the coin are known to exist today. The coins are highly prized by collectors, and they are often sold for more than $100,000.