Lead doubloon of Brasher, Ephraim; copy, New York (N.Y.), 1787. 1955.6.1

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1955.6.1

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 11.629

Typological Description

  • Object Type: F
  • Date: 1787

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1787
  • Denomination: doubloon
  • Manufacture: Cast
  • Material: Lead

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: NOVA EBORACA COLUMBIA EXCELSIOR
    • Type: sun w. rays rising above mountain and sea

  • Reverse

    • Legend: UNUM E PLURIBUS 1787
    • Type: eagle with shield

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1955.6.1
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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