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The 1855 Wass Molitor Small Head $20 was the first double eagle issued by the firm and accounts for virtually all known Wass Molitors of this denomination. Today, there are somewhere around 25 or 30 pieces known, the finest of which is a fully uncirculated example from an early state of the dies. Any lustrous, original specimen would qualify for the condition census. Two examples were found on the S.S. Central America.
Obverse Description
Small Liberty Head with short neck and W.M. & Co. on diadem 1855, 13 stars around
Reverse Description
Federal Eagle, ribbon reading 900 THOUS., SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA TWENTY DOL.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11887
Obverse Lettering:
W.M. & Co., 1855
Reverse Lettering:
900 THOUS., SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA TWENTY DOL.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Wass, Molitor & Co.
Variety 2:
Small Head, K-7
Coin Date:
1855
Denomination:
G$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
25–30 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1855
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
6
PCGS #:
10357
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Coin Value History
1855 G$20 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-7 MS
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1855 G$20 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-7 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS60 |
|
$230,500 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $192,000 | $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 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1852 G$5 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-1 MS
Worth: $14,000 – $156,000
1852 G$5 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, K-2 MS
Worth: $16,000 – $100,800
1852 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-3 MS
Worth: $5,000 – $27,500
1852 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, K-4 MS
Worth: $6,000 – $86,400
1852 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., Close Date, Short Neck, K-5 MS
Worth: $22,500 – $96,000
1855 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., K-6 MS
Worth: $12,000 – $72,000
1855 G$20 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, First Reverse, K-8a MS
1855 G$20 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, Second Reverse, K-8 MS
Worth: $500,000 – $864,000
1855 G$50 Wass, Molitor & Co., K-9 MS
Worth: $32,000 – $510,000
1855 Wass, Molitor & Co. $20. K-7. Rarity-6. Small Head. VF-35 (ICG).
$26,400
1855 $20 Wass, Molitor & Co. Twenty Dollar, Small Head, AU55 NGC. K-7, R.6....
$180,000
1855 $20 Wass Molitor Twenty Dollar, Small Head, K-7, High R.5, AU53 NGC. ...
$47,000
1855 Wass, Molitor & Co. $20 Gold. K-7. Rarity-5+. Small Head. AU-50 (PCGS).
$79,350
1855 $20 Wass Molitor Twenty Dollar, Small Head XF45 PCGS. CAC. K-7, High R.5. ...
$32,200
$63,250
1855 $20 Wass Molitor Twenty Dollar, Small Head VF25 PCGS. K-7, High R.6. A desirable mid-grade example of this interesting...
$34,500
1855 $20 Wass Molitor Twenty Dollar, Small Head AU58 NGC. Kagin-7, R.6. Very few California gold issues were produced after...
$69,000
1855 Wass, Molitor & Co. $20. K-7. Rarity-5+. Small Head. VF-35 (PCGS).
$44,062
1855 $20 Wass Molitor, Small Head AU55 NGC. K-7, R.6. ...
$39,600
$18,975
1855 $20 Wass Molitor Twenty Dollar, Small Head -- Harshly Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. K-7, High R.5. ...
$12,075
$24,150
1855 $20 Wass Molitor Twenty Dollar, Small Head VF25 PCGS....
$29,900
$20,700
1855 $20 Wass Molitor Twenty Dollar, Small Head AU55 NGC. K-7, R.6. When the treasure of the S.S. Central America was l...
$43,125
1855 $20 Wass Molitor Twenty Dollar, Small Head--Tooled, Cleaned--ANACS. AU50 Details. K-7, R.6. Well struck on the obverse...
$16,100
$29,900
$15,400
1855 $20 Wass Molitor Twenty Dollar, Small Head AU55 NGC. K-7, R.6. When the treasure of the S.S. Central America was l...
$48,875
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