Description: The 1850 $5 Moffat & Co. gold piece is a remarkable artifact of the California Gold Rush era. This privately minted coin was an essential part of commerce in the rapidly growing economy of the West, filling the gap before the establishment of a formal U.S. Mint in the region in 1854. Moffat & Co.'s coins were highly esteemed for their quality, and as such they were produced in (relatively) large numbers and circulated widely in the region. As such, they're relatively "common" (as far as Pioneer gold goes) and, dare we say, "affordable" (at least compared to a slug!). This example is a perfect mid-grade VF35 and fully approved by CAC. The coin exhibits honest wear typical of this well-circulated gold piece that served its due in commerce, yet it retains clear and defined design elements. Its surfaces show a rich, warm golden hue with smooth fields and no major alterations or distracting marks. A perfect example of circulated type Pioneer.
Price: 8950 USD
Location: San Francisco, California
End Time: 2024-12-01T05:24:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Composition: Gold
Certification Number: 83689068
Strike Type: Business
Fineness: 0.9
Grade: VF35
Certification: PCGS & CAC
Denomination: $5
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Coin: Fractional, Pioneer
Year: 1850
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1933
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
