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1855 Wass, Molitor & Co. 10 Dollar Gold MS K-6 Values
Details
The 1855 Wass Molitor $10 was only known by a handful of pieces prior to the recovery of the S.S. Central America, which contained 25 examples. The finest known Kagin-6 is mint state, and any original example with luster would qualify inclusion in the condition census.
Obverse: Liberty Head with short neck and W.M. & Co. on diadem 1855, last 5 over plug, 13 stars around
Reverse: Federal Eagle S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN D.
Basic Information
GSID:
11882
Coin Date:
1855
Denomination:
G$10 / 10 Dollar Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
30–35 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1855
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Wass, Molitor & Co.
Variety 2:
K-6
Rarity:
R-L6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
