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1849 Moffat & Co. 10 Dollar Gold MS TEN DOL., Period above Arrowhead, K-6a Values
Details
The second variety of Moffat & Company eagle was struck using a reverse die with the period after GOLD placed above the center arrowhead. The Kagin-6a is more commonly encountered than the K-6, with 40-50 examples known, 11 of which were found on the S.S. Central America.
Obverse: Liberty Head with MOFFAT & Co on diadem 1849 thirteen stars around.
Reverse: Federal Eagle S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN DOL. Period above middle arrow.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
40–50 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1849-1850
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Moffat & Co.
Variety 2:
TEN DOL., Period above Arrowhead, K-6a
Rarity:
R-5
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Lettering:
MOFFAT & Co, 1849
Reverse Lettering:
S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD TEN DOL.
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