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1849 G$5 Mass & Cal, 15 Berry Rev., K-2 MS

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The second variety of Massachusetts & California Half Eagle is struck using an obverse die with the two uppermost stars touching the arrow, and a reverse die with only 15 berries on the wreath. The only known specimen was sold in the Lawrence Sale in 1929.

Obverse Description

Vaquero surmounted by an arm holding an arrow with a bear and stag on either side above a ribbon inscribed ALTA, 13 stars around

Reverse Description

FIVE D. wreath with 15 berries around MASSACHUSETTS & CALIFORNIA CO. 1849

Catalog Information

GSID: 375861
Obverse Lettering: ALTA
Reverse Lettering: FIVE D., MASSACHUSETTS & CALIFORNIA CO., 1849
Strike Type: Business
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Mass & Cal, 15 Berry Rev.
Variety 2: K-2
Coin Date: 1849
Denomination: G$5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
Mintage: unique
Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years: 1849
Composition: Gold
Rarity: Unique
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