Doubloon (Brasher), 1786, "1742"
New York an Related Issues (1786 - 1787)
Obverse: Two pillars with fleur-de-lis above and waves below, divided by two vertical lines into nine sections with L 8 V above, P V A central, and 7 4 2 below. All is enclosed in a beaded border with BRASHER in small letters between bottom beads and waves.
Lettering: o PHILIP o V o D o G o H o REX ANO 1786 / L 8 V / P V A / 7 4 2 / BRASHER
Reverse: A Jerusalem cross divides the die into four quadrants. Rough engraved castles appear in the northwest and southeast quadrants, lions in the opposing quadrants. EB hallmark of Ephraim Brasher appears at the center of the cross.
Lettering: I HISPANIARUM ET IND REX / EB
Identification
Main data
Denomination: Doubloon
Nickname: Brasher
Value: 8
Currency: Escudo
Year: 1786
Variety: "1742"
Type: Countersigned
Minting
Minting type: hammered
Parameters
Material: Gold
Shape: Round
