1850 Moffat & Co. 5 Dollar Gold MS K-7 Values

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1850 Moffat & Co. 5 Dollar Gold MS K-7 Values

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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.

Basic Information

GSID:

11809

Coin Date:

1850

Denomination:

G$5 / 5 Dollar Gold

Designation:

MS

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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