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(1849) J.S. Ormsby, Plain Edge 5 Dollar Gold MS K-1a

(1849) J.S. Ormsby, Plain Edge 5 Dollar Gold MS K-1a

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J.S. Ormsby (1849)

(1849) J.S. Ormsby, Plain Edge 5 Dollar Gold MS K-1a

(1849) J.S. Ormsby, Plain Edge 5 Dollar Gold MS K-1a

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Basic Information

GSID:

11861

Coin Date:

(1849)

Denomination:

G$5 / 5 Dollar Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Sacramento, California

Mintage:

Unique

Coinage Type:

Pioneer & Territorial Gold

Coinage Years:

1849

Composition:

Gold

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

J.S. Ormsby, Plain Edge

Variety 2:

K-1a

Rarity:

R-Unique

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Business

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Obverse Lettering:

J.S.O UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CAL.

Reverse Lettering:

5 DOLLS

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