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10 Dollars - Oregon Exchange Company
1849 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Oregon gold (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1849 |
| Value | 10 Dollars (10 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#319532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OREGON EXCHANGE COMPANY
130 G.
NATIVE
GOLD.
TEN D.
Comment
About 20 of these seem to still exist.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the $10 Oregon Exchange Company coin from 1849 is that it was made from gold that was mined in Oregon during the California Gold Rush. The coin was issued by a private company, the Oregon Exchange Company, which was established to facilitate trade and commerce in the region. The use of gold in the coin's production was a deliberate choice, as it was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time. The fact that the coin was made from Oregon gold adds to its historical significance and highlights the important role that the state played in the gold rush era.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 | 2850 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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