Half Doubloon (Brasher), 1787
New York an Related Issues (1786 - 1787)
Obverse: Sunrise over mountains.
Lettering: NOVA EBORACA COLUMBIA EXCELSIOR / BRASHER
Reverse: Displayed eagle with shield on breast, EB counterstamp on wing.
Lettering: * UNUM * E *PLURIBUS * 1787 / EB
Identification
Yeoman, R. S., Bressett, K., Bowers Q. D., Garrett J. (Ed.) (2009). A Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Red Book (63rd ed.). Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, LLC
page: 61
Main data
Denomination: Half Doubloon
Nickname: Brasher
Value: 0.5
Currency: Doubloon
Year: 1787
Type: Countersigned
Minting
Minting type: hammered
Parameters
Material: Gold
Shape: Round
