(1861) J.J. Conway & Co. $2.50 Gold MS K-1 Values

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J.J. Conway & Co. (1861)

(1861) J.J. Conway & Co. $2.50 Gold MS K-1 Values

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(1861) J.J. Conway & Co. $2.50 Gold MS K-1 Values

Details

J.J. Conway & Company’s simple, typographical design is vaguely reminiscent of the issues of the Appalachian gold rush. Of the nine known Conway quarter eagles, five are in private hands, and two grade mint state.

Obverse: J.J. CONWAY & CO. * BANKERS *

Reverse: PIKES PEAK * 2 1/2 * DOLL’S

Basic Information

GSID:

11767

Coin Date:

(1861)

Denomination:

G$2 1/2 / $2.50 Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Georgia Gulch, Colorado

Mintage:

9 known

Coinage Type:

Private & Pioneer Gold

Coinage Years:

1861

Composition:

Gold

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

J.J. Conway & Co.

Variety 2:

K-1

Rarity:

R-H7

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Business

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Obverse Lettering:

J.J. CONWAY & CO. * BANKERS *

Reverse Lettering:

PIKES PEAK * 2 1/2 * DOLL’S

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