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The 1849 Reeded Edge Norris Gregg Norris $5 is struck from the same dies that were used to strike the Kagin-2 Plain Edge pieces. The obverse featured a stylized heraldic eagle holding a shield emblazoned with the numeral 5, surrounded by the legend "CALIFORNIA GOLD. WITHOUT ALLOY." The reverse advertised that it was the "FULL WEIGHT OF HALF EAGLE." Reeded Edge examples generally come with frostier luster than their Plain Edge counterparts, having been struck later. Some examples were struck with the period after alloy filled, and were designated Kagin-3, No Period After Alloy. Any original, uncirculated example would qualify for inclusion in the condition census.
Obverse Description
$5 on Federal Eagle.CALIFORNIA GOLD. WITHOUT ALLOY.
Reverse Description
N.G&N. SAN FRANCISCO 1849 22 stars around. FULL WEIGHT OF. HALF EAGLE
Catalog Information
GSID:
375854
Obverse Lettering:
$5, CALIFORNIA GOLD. WITHOUT ALLOY.
Reverse Lettering:
N.G&N. SAN FRANCISCO 1849. FULL WEIGHT OF. HALF EAGLE
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Norris, Gregg, & Norris
Variety 2:
Plain Edge, No Period, K-3
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1849
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
H6
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1849 G$5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris, Plain Edge, No Period, K-3 MS
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1849 G$5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris, Plain Edge, No Period, K-3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS60 |
|
$75,000 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $60,500 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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