Demand for early copper and Colonial-era numismatic treasures drives strong results in Heritage Auctions' July 13 Early Copper & Colonial U.S. Coins Showcase Auction
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 Description
J.J. CONWAY & CO. * BANKERS *
Reverse Description
PIKES PEAK * 2 1/2 * DOLL’S
Catalog Information
GSID:
11767
Obverse Lettering:
J.J. CONWAY & CO. * BANKERS *
Reverse Lettering:
PIKES PEAK * 2 1/2 * DOLL’S
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
J.J. Conway & Co.
Variety 2:
K-1
Coin Date:
(1861)
Denomination:
G$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Georgia Gulch, Colorado
Mintage:
9 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1861
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
H7
PCGS #:
10162
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Coin Value History
(1861) G$2 1/2 J.J. Conway & Co., K-1 MS
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(1861) G$2 1/2 J.J. Conway & Co., K-1 MS
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