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1855 Wass, Molitor & Co. 50 Dollar Gold MS K-9 Values
Details
The 1855 Wass Molitor $50 was the last coin of its denomination issued in the United States until the Panama Pacific $50s were struck in 1915. Of the 75 or so known pieces, the finest is a gem uncirculated example that was once part of the Garrett Collection. Any original, uncirculated example would be considered a part of the condition census. A single specimen was recovered from the S.S. Central America.
Obverse: Large Liberty Head and blank diadem 1855, 13 stars around
Reverse: 50 DOLLARS inside wreath, ribbon reading 900 THOUS., SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA WASS MOLITOR & Co.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
Approx. 75 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1855
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Wass, Molitor & Co.
Variety 2:
K-9
Rarity:
R-5
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Lettering:
1855
Reverse Lettering:
50 DOLLARS, 900 THOUS., SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA WASS MOLITOR & Co.
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