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1850 Moffat & Co. 5 Dollar Gold MS K-7 Values
Details
In 1850, Moffat & Company apparently only struck half eagles; consequently, there are at least four minor positional varieties of 1850-dated $5s. The issue is readily available in grades up to AU, and although uncirculated specimens are scarce, they are not unheard of. A handful of examples have graded choice and gem mint state.
Obverse: Liberty Head with MOFFAT & Co on diadem 1850 thirteen stars around.
Reverse: Federal Eagle S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD FIVE DOL.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1849-1850
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Moffat & Co.
Variety 2:
K-7
Rarity:
R-4
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Lettering:
MOFFAT & Co, 1850
Reverse Lettering:
S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD FIVE DOL.
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