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5 Dollars, Moffat & Co., United States, 1850

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 5 dollar coin
United States, 1850
Obverse Image: Liberty wearing a coronet. Stars around.
Obverse Text: MOFFAT & CO / 1850
Reverse Image: Eagle with shield over chest clutching arrows and branch.
Reverse Text: S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. / FIVE DOL.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Moffat & Company
Date made
1850
Credit Line
United States Mint
Physical Description
gold (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements
overall: 2.2 cm; 7/8 in
Object Name
Coin
5 Dollars
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