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1855 Wass, Molitor & Co. 20 Dollar Gold MS Large Head, First Reverse, K-8a Values
Details
The Kagin-8a was first identified in 2014 by Stuart Levine. It is likely the second variety of $20 struck by Wass Molitor, as it shares a reverse die with the Kagin-7, albeit in a later state, with cracks forming around the reverse periphery.
Obverse: Large Liberty Head with short neck and W.M. & Co. on diadem 1855, 13 stars around
Reverse: Federal Eagle, ribbon reading 900 THOUS., SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA TWENTY DOL.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
unique
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1855
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Wass, Molitor & Co.
Variety 2:
Large Head, First Reverse, K-8a
Rarity:
R-Unique
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Lettering:
W.M. & Co., 1855
Reverse Lettering:
900 THOUS., SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA TWENTY DOL.
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