
Unique, Early American Brasher Doubloon Gold Coin Sold for Record Price by Steven L. Contursi
Monday, December 19, 2011
The legendary Brasher Doubloon, made in 1787 by George Washington's New York City neighbor, has been sold for a record price by Steven L. Contursi, President of Rare Coin Wholesalers in Irvine, California. A Wall Street investment company subsequently paid nearly $7.4 million for the historic gold coin.