Nancy guild and george montgomery in the brasher doubloon 1947. Philip marlowe is retained to recover a rare and valuable coin that turns out to be a medium of exchange for blackmail information and the key to the murde. Oct 10, 2008 hello my dad got this brasher doubloon coin from an older woman. Pioneer new york coiners, 17871792, centennial publication of the american numismatic. The brasher doubloon remains bland, with undistinguished acting by the entire cast. The ephraim brasher gold doubloon was privately minted in 1787, about a decade after the birth of the united states. That would seem unfair however, because many other elements work wonders.
The film features george montgomery, nancy guild and conrad janis fred macmurray, victor mature, and dana andrews were all mentioned at different times as having been cast as philip marlowe in the film before the studio settled. Only seven brasher doubloons are known, two of which are held in museum collections. Michael hodder, brashers lima style doubloon in the money of prefederal america, ed. Detective philip marlowe encounters a variety of characters while checking on why leslie murdock stole a rare doubloon from his mother. The film features george montgomery, nancy guild and conrad janis fred macmurray, victor mature, and dana andrews were all mentioned at different times as having been cast as philip marlowe in the film before the studio. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading doubloon.
Introduction i have 56 inquiries each month on this coin. The brasher doubloon is a philip marlowe programmer with the famous detective out to find what appears to be a stolen coin. The first gold coin made for the united states, the brasher doubloon was made in 1787 by ephraim brasher, george washingtons new york city neighbor. The only exception is fritz kortner, a veteran character actor molded in the expressionist cinema of prewar berlin, who creates the grotesque character of vannier, bringing a sense.
May 03, 2011 steve contursidon willis brasher doubloon story. Struck on a screw press at the 2014 ana worlds fair of money in chicago. The brasher doubloon, minted in 1787 and for a few years after that, is a very rare american gold coin created around the time the us mint was coming into its own history. The seventh brasher doubloon, previously graded xf 45 by ngc, features the eb punch on the eagles breast. So far no inquirers have uncovered an original gold example, rather, they have discovered they own either a modern souvenir or an electotype copy. Doubloon definition is an old gold coin of spain and spanish america.
Contursi with the 1787dated brasher doubloon on display in new york city in 2005, the first time the famous gold coin had been back in its hometown in over a century. Ngc is proud to present one of the worlds most important and valuable coins. In 1787, ephraim brasher, a goldsmith and silversmith, submitted a petition to the state of new york to mint copper coins. Marlowe begins investigating, but quickly finds himself entangled in a series of. The brasher doubloon 1947 john brahm, george montgomery. The brasher doubloon may be considered a mixed bag insofar as its chief protagonist is a bit of a bore. The coin has 2 sixpointed stars and in the back it has the word brasher printed at the bottom in small letters. Elizabeth bright murdock hires marlowe to find an old rare coin, the brasher doubloon, that belonged in her deceased husbands collection.
This coin is one of the most famous of all american coins and is worth anywhere from 2. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Dec 19, 2011 the first gold coin made for the united states, the brasher doubloon was made in 1787 by ephraim brasher, george washingtons new york city neighbor. Jan 11, 2014 the legendary brasher doubloon is one of the most important coins in american history because its the first gold coin struck for the young united states and its one of only a handful that exist. The wellpublicized minting of the puregold 17872014 brasher doubloon novodels at this years ana worlds fair of money in chicago was a stunning success. So the quest to locate a missing coin is not the most inspiring smoking gun to call in a private eye. Struck in new york by gold and silversmith ephrain brasher, who was a neighbor and friend of george washington in new york. It has been certified by ngc ana 2014 releases, and is one of only 500 made, with each holder being individually serial numbered. American brasher doubloon gold coin struck in 1787 sold for more. Hello my dad got this brasher doubloon coin from an older woman. Ephraim brasher, who at one time was neighbour to george washington was a skilled gold and silversmith, and a respected authority on the metals. In addition, there are extensive introductions to each type.
Been researching the brasher doubloon bc i found one in a box of my old things. Created by new york city gold and silversmith ephraim brasher, it is the first gold coin with a distinctly american design struck to the weight and purity standard that would later be adopted for u. By obvious, i mean hes tough, hes loud, he comes on to the women in this case, woman, portrayed by nancy guild, a gene tierneyella raines type under contract to fox. The perschke specimen is the third and finest brasher doubloon to be certified by ngc. The coin was first discovered in germany in 1804 and is highly desirable. The 10 most expensive coins in the world 2020 wealthy gorilla. Top dollar, and then some, for brasher doubloon sfgate. Brasher doubloon definition is a gold coin of the weight of a doubloon struck in new york city in 1787. The film features george montgomery, nancy guild and conrad janis. The brasher doubloon 1947 the brasher doubloon 1947. Cac brasher doubloon, americas first gold coin, sells for. The high window by raymond chandler penguin books new. It previously was a featured attraction in museum showcases at the recent portland ana national money show in portland, oregon, and at last years worlds fair of money in chicago, again courtesy of monaco rare coins.
Famed brasher doubloon on display at ana money museum. This site features an exhibit of more than 250 coins of colonial and early america from wampum and massachusetts silver to the provisional half disme of 1792. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This set of coins features four gold doubloons, marked with the seals of king philip v and minted in the year 1736. This is a private issue commemorating ephraim brashers 1787 doubloon.
Murdock insists that her sons wife has stolen the coin. If u find any movie with download link unavailable leave a comment under that movie i will reupload quick. With the conquest of mexico in 1519, the spanish put the native indians to work mining gold. The brasher doubloon 1947 john brahm, george montgomery, nancy guild, conrad janis, crime, drama, filmnoir april 30, 2017 philip marlowe gets involved when limpwristed and snidely leslie murdock steals a rare doubloon from his mother to give to a newsreel photographer in exchange for film that is being used for blackmail purposes. The brasher doubloon will remain on display in the museum through july. The doubloon from spanish doblon, meaning double was a twoescudo or 32real gold coin, weighing 6. Ephraim brasher gold doubloon collectible coin guide. Minted from actual coins currently in private collections. The brasher doubloon known in the uk as the high window is a 1947 crime film noir directed by john brahm and based on the novel the high window by raymond chandler.
Among the great rarities of american numismatics, the 1787 new york brasher doubloon is in a class of. Gilmor, newlin, davis, brand 1787 dbln brasher doubloon, eb on wing, w5840, ms63 ngc. The brasher doubloon is a rare american coin, privately minted in and after 1787. With george montgomery, nancy guild, conrad janis, roy roberts. It is believed to be the first gold coin minted in america. Introduction to coins of colonial and early america. Marlowes involvement has him encounter a girl who goes into hysterics when touched by a man. It is a light weight and easily integrated api whereby virtual currency is purchasable through a secure payment processor. Media in category brasher doubloon the following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total.
Fred macmurray, victor mature, and dana andrews were all mentioned at different times as having been cast as. But numismatic websites warn that fake replicas of brasher doubloon abound. Doubloons were minted in spain and the viceroyalties of new spain, peru, and nueva granada modernday colombia, ecuador, panama, and venezuela. Doubloon definition, a former gold coin of spain and spanish america, originally equal to two escudos but fluctuating in value. Highquality jpeg images are provided for each coin together with complete descriptions. London and studied international law in france and germany. Brasher doubloon definition of brasher doubloon by. Ephraim brasher, a neighbor of george washington, struck several varieties of his doubloon, in gold and copper. It also has no copy mark and seems as if the coin was hand pounded. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Dec 15, 2011 in a photo provided by blanchard and company, inc. Michael hodder, brasher s lima style doubloon in the money of prefederal america, ed. I think its more than likely a fake, but mine has what looks like a c under the date,and i cant find any references to this particular mark anywhere.
The only exception is fritz kortner, a veteran character actor molded in the expressionist cinema of prewar berlin, who creates the grotesque character of vannier, bringing a sense of evil vitality to an otherwise bland production. The brasher doubloon from 1947 is a philip marlowe detective story, marlowe here played in an obvious fashion by george montgomery. Jul 07, 20 been researching the brasher doubloon bc i found one in a box of my old things. Dec 01, 2008 1787 braser doubloon it might not be real,but i found it in a location where i found lots of 1700 buttons and coins,i have collected coins several decades,my button collection is one of the best in the state,or i should say in the bank.
Brasher doubloon definition of brasher doubloon by merriam. The legendary brasher doubloon is one of the most important coins in american history because its the first gold coin struck for the young united states and its one of only a. The brasher doubloon with the punch on the breast was minted in 1787 by ephraim brasher, a silversmith and goldsmith in new york city, and it. The 1787 brasher doubloon, was the result of one mans goal to convince the new.
Brasher doubloon 1947 george montgomery nancy guild youtube. For a history of this coin see our page brasher s doubloon 17861787. Unique, early american brasher doubloon gold coin sold for. Jun 14, 2012 the perschke specimen was graded ms 63 by ngc. The petition was denied when new york decided not to get into the business of minting copper coinage.
Cac brasher doubloon, americas first gold coin, sells for a. Brasher doubloon 1947 george montgomery nancy guild. This is a private issue commemorating ephraim brasher s 1787 doubloon. Doubloon is a full featured stored value, asset inventory, and store catalog system enabling the buying, selling, and trading of virtual goods.
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