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1830 Templeton Reid 5 Dollar Gold MS K-2 Values
Details
The Templeton Reid $5 is the first privately-minted half eagle of the United States. Seven examples are known, three of which are impounded in museum collections. Of the four pieces remaining in private hands, three grade XF/AU and one has been repaired.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Georgia
Mintage:
7 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1830
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Templeton Reid
Variety 2:
K-2
Rarity:
R-7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Templeton Reid
Obverse Lettering:
$.5 GEORGIA GOLD. 1830
Obverse Designer:
Templeton Reid
Reverse Lettering:
$.5.TEMPLETON REID ASSAYER.
Reverse Designer:
Templeton Reid
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