From the original December 1836 delivery of 1,000 coins for the type, this is a particularly desirable Name on Base Gobrecht dollar from a historic standpoint. Not a perfect specimen, the surfaces are quite rough with numerous tiny marks and nicks scattered about. Few of these are sizeable enough to warrant individual attention, however, and the rims are generally sound. Deeply toned in charcoal and steel gray with suitably bold detail for the grade that includes considerable sharpness for the more protected design elements. Along with the Die Alignment II and IV coins, Die Alignment I Gobrecht dollars of this variety were delivered in two batches at the end of 1836. (Die Alignment III is a restrike, an example of which is offered above.) The Mint retained 400 of these coins for distribution to the public, while the remaining 600 examples were released into circulation through the Bank of the United States. Obviously seeing considerable commercial use, the coin offered here is a likely candidate for inclusion in the 600-piece release. In any event, and given the rarity and popularity of Gobrecht dollars as a group, this mid-grade survivor will find many eager buyers in todays market.,,PCGS# 11225. NGC ID: 27YF.,,