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2½ Dollars - Templeton Reid
1830 year| Gold | 4.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Georgia gold (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1789-date) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1830 |
| Value | 2½ Dollars (2.50) |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#383345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
T . REID
ASSAYER .
2 . 50
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Templeton Reid 1830 Georgia gold token is that it was issued during a time when the United States was still a collection of individual states, and private entities were allowed to issue their own currency. This token, made of gold and weighing 4.2 grams, was issued by Templeton Reid, a private banker in Georgia, and was used as a form of currency in the state. Despite being issued by a private entity, the token was still recognized and accepted as legal tender by the state of Georgia. This highlights the unique and diverse nature of currency issuance in the early years of the United States, before the establishment of a central bank and a standardized national currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Dollars - Templeton Reid 1830 coin.