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1849 Mormon 5 Dollar Gold MS K-2 Values
Details
5,500 1849 Mormon $5s were struck, making them the most commonly encountered Mormon gold coin. Today, we know of more than 150 examples in private hands. Despite the relative availability of this issue, it is an incredibly challenging coin to find with original surfaces and luster. A handful of pieces graded MS60 or MS61 comprise the Condition Census; however, originality-conscious collectors may prefer attractively toned Choice AU specimens to some of the uncirculated pieces.
Obverse: Eye and Cap HOLINESS.TO.THE.LORD.
Reverse: Clasped Hands 1849 G.S.L.C.P.G FIVE.DOLLARS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Salt Lake City, Utah
Mintage:
5,500
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1849-1860
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Mormon
Variety 2:
K-2
Rarity:
R-4
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
John Kay
Obverse Lettering:
HOLINESS.TO.THE.LORD.
Obverse Designer:
John Kay
Reverse Lettering:
1849 G.S.L.C.P.G FIVE.DOLLARS
Reverse Designer:
John Kay
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