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The last Moffat issue, an 1853 twenty-dollar piece, is very similar to the U.S. double eagle of that period. It was struck after John L. Moffat retired from the Assay Office. Despite a reported mintage of 75,636 examples, only around 50 1853 Moffat $20s are known today, ten of which exist in low mint state grades. Five examples were recovered from the S.S. Central America. A pair of proof Moffat $20s currently reside in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution. They were originally part of the Mint Cabinet collection, and were struck from previously unreported dies.
Obverse Description
Liberty Head with MOFFAT & CO on diadem 1853 13 stars around
Reverse Description
Federal eagle SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA TWENTY D.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11815
Obverse Lettering:
Moffat & Co., 1853
Reverse Lettering:
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA TWENTY D.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Moffat & Co.
Variety 2:
K-19
Coin Date:
1853
Denomination:
G$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
Approx. 50 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1853
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
L6
PCGS #:
10255
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1853 G$20 Moffat & Co., K-19 MS
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1853 G$20 Moffat & Co., K-19 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$122,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $102,000 | $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 |
1853 United States Assay Office of Gold--Moffat $20. K-19. Rarity-6-. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$36,000
1853 $20 Moffat & Co. Twenty Dollar VF35 NGC. K-19, Low R.6....
$15,600
1853 $20 Moffat & Co. Twenty Dollar AU55 PCGS. CAC. K-19, Low R.6....
$40,800
1853 United States Assay Office of Gold--Moffat $20. K-19. Rarity-5+. AU-58 (NGC). CAC.
$45,600
1853 $20 Moffat & Co. Twenty Dollar MS60 NGC. K-19, High R.5. ...
$27,600
1853 $20 Moffat & Co. MS62 PCGS. K-19, High R.5. ...
$90,000
1853 United States Assay Office of Gold--Moffat $20 Gold. K-19. Rarity-5+. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$19,329
$14,040
1853 $20 Moffat & Co. Twenty Dollar VF25 PCGS. K-19, High R.5. ...
$8,625
1853 U.S. Assay Office of Gold--Moffat. $20 Gold. K-19. Rarity-5+. VF-30 (PCGS). OGH--Second Generation.
$10,249
1853 $20 Moffat & Co. Twenty Dollar XF40 PCGS. ...
$10,925
1853 $20 Moffat & Co. Twenty Dollar--Damaged, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. K-19, High R.5. No damage or repair is r...
$3,105
$2,900
$1,265
1853 $20 Moffat & Co. Twenty Dollar AU53 PCGS. K-19, High R.5. ...
$16,450
1853 $20 Moffat & Co. Twenty Dollar AU55 NGC. CAC. K-19, Low R.6. ...
$36,000
1853 $20 Moffat & Co. Twenty Dollar AU58 NGC. K-19, High R.5. ...
$26,400
1853 United States Assay Office of Gold--Moffat $20. K-19. Rarity-5+. MS-60 (NGC).
$35,250
1853 $20 Moffat & Co. Twenty Dollar MS62 NGC. K-19, High R.5. ...
$82,250
1853 $20 Moffat & Co. Twenty Dollar Genuine PCGS. K-19, High R.5. ...
$19,550
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