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Moffat & Company’s coins were intended to mimic the design of U.S. gold coins, with the word “LIBERTY” replaced by “MOFFAT & Co.” on Liberty’s diadem, and the legend “S.M.V CALIFORNIA GOLD.” on the reverse. There are several minor positional varieties of the reverse die known, and examples can be found from heavily circulated grades on up to gem uncirculated.
Obverse Description
Liberty Head with MOFFAT & Co on diadem 1849 thirteen stars around.
Reverse Description
Federal Eagle S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD FIVE DOL.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11808
Obverse Lettering:
MOFFAT & Co, 1849
Reverse Lettering:
S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD FIVE DOL.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Moffat & Co.
Variety 2:
K-4
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1849-1850
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
10240
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Coin Value History
1849 G$5 Moffat & Co., K-4 MS
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1849 G$5 Moffat & Co., K-4 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$180,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $150,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
(1849) G$9.43 Moffat & Co., Ingot, 21 7/16 Carat, K-1 MS
1849 G$10 Moffat & Co., TEN D., K-5 MS
Worth: $7,500 – $72,000
(1849) G$14.25 Moffat & Co., Ingot, 21 3/4 Carat, K-2 MS
(1849) G$16.00 Moffat & Co., Ingot, 20 3/4 Carat, K-3 MS
Worth: $300,000 – $432,000
1849 G$10 Moffat & Co., TEN D., K-5 PR
1849 G$10 Moffat & Co., TEN DOL., Period below Arrowhead, K-6 MS
Worth: $7,500 – $120,000
1849 G$10 Moffat & Co., TEN DOL., Period above Arrowhead, K-6a MS
Worth: $7,500 – $33,600
1850 G$5 Moffat & Co., K-7 MS
Worth: $3,750 – $240,000
1849 $5 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar AU55 NGC. K-4, R.5. ...
$10,370
1849 $5 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar VF20 PCGS. K-4, R.5. ...
$5,612
1849 Moffat & Co. $5. K-4. Rarity-4. EF-40 (PCGS).
$6,300
1849 Moffat & Co. $5. K-4. Rarity-4. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$114,000
1849 Moffat & Co. $5. K-4. Rarity-4. VG Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,640
1849 $5 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar VF30 PCGS. K-4a, R.4....
$5,760
1849 Moffat & Co. $5. K-4. Rarity-4. AU-58 (NGC).
$10,200
1849 $5 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar Fine 15 PCGS. CAC. K-4, R.4....
$7,800
1849 $5 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar XF45 NGC. K-4, R.4....
$7,200
1849 Moffat & Co. $5. K-4. Rarity-4. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$50,400
1849 $5 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar AU50 PCGS. K-4a, R.4....
$7,200
1849 Moffat & Co. $5. K-4. Rarity-5. VG-10 (PCGS).
$4,560
1849 $5 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar VF25 PCGS. CAC. K-4a, R.4. ...
$7,500
1849 Moffat & Co. $5. K-4. Rarity-5. VG-8 (NGC).
$2,400
1849 $5 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar AU53 PCGS. K-4a, R.4. ...
$8,700
1849 $5 Moffat & Co. MS60 NGC. K-4a, R.4. ...
$10,800
1849 $5 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar Fine 12 PCGS. K-4, R.5. ...
$3,360
$8,338
1849 $5 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar MS67 NGC. K-4, R.5. John ...
$109,250
1849 $5 Moffat & Co. Five Dollar AU55 NGC. K-4, R.5. ...
$9,150
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