1849 Norris, Gregg, & Norris 5 Dollar Gold MS Plain Edge, Period, K-2

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1849 Norris, Gregg, & Norris 5 Dollar Gold MS Plain Edge, Period, K-2

Basic Information

GSID:

11856

Coin Date:

1849

Denomination:

G$5 / 5 Dollar Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

San Francisco

Coinage Type:

Private & Pioneer Gold

Coinage Years:

1849

Composition:

Gold

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Norris, Gregg, & Norris

Variety 2:

Plain Edge, Period, K-2

Rarity:

R-L5

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Business

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Obverse Lettering:

$5, CALIFORNIA GOLD. WITHOUT ALLOY.

Reverse Lettering:

N.G&N. SAN FRANCISCO 1849. FULL WEIGHT OF. HALF EAGLE

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