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(1861) J.J. Conway & Co. $2.50 Gold MS K-1 Values
Details
J.J. Conway & Company’s simple, typographical design is vaguely reminiscent of the issues of the Appalachian gold rush. Of the nine known Conway quarter eagles, five are in private hands, and two grade mint state.
Obverse: J.J. CONWAY & CO. * BANKERS *
Reverse: PIKES PEAK * 2 1/2 * DOLL’S
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Georgia Gulch, Colorado
Mintage:
9 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1861
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
J.J. Conway & Co.
Variety 2:
K-1
Rarity:
R-H7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Lettering:
J.J. CONWAY & CO. * BANKERS *
Reverse Lettering:
PIKES PEAK * 2 1/2 * DOLL’S
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