Whitman Expo
(1861) J.J. Conway & Co. 5 Dollar Gold MS K-2 Values
Details
Today, there are five known Conway $5s, two of which reside in the Smithsonian Institution, and two others, which are privately owned but pledged to a museum. The remaining specimen was stolen from Willis Dupont in 1967 and has not been recovered. A single 20th century forgery – struck over an 1845 federal half eagle – is known today.
Obverse: J.J. CONWAY & CO. * BANKERS * thirteen stars around
Reverse: PIKES PEAK * 5 * DOLL’S
Basic Information
GSID:
11769
Coin Date:
(1861)
Denomination:
G$5 / 5 Dollar Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Georgia Gulch, Colorado
Mintage:
5 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1861
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
J.J. Conway & Co.
Variety 2:
K-2
Rarity:
R-H7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
