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1849 Mass & Cal, 15 Berry Rev. 5 Dollar Gold MS K-2 Values
Details
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: 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: FIVE D. wreath with 15 berries around MASSACHUSETTS & CALIFORNIA CO. 1849
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Northhampton, Massachussetts
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Pioneer & Territorial Gold
Coinage Years:
1849
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Mass & Cal, 15 Berry Rev.
Variety 2:
K-2
Rarity:
R-Unique
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Lettering:
ALTA
Reverse Lettering:
FIVE D., MASSACHUSETTS & CALIFORNIA CO., 1849
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