© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Dollars - Moffat & Co.
| Gold (.900) | 8.359 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | California gold (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1849-1850 |
| Value | 5 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.359 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#400661 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Heraldic eagle facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD.
FIVE DOL.
Engraver: George Albrecht Ferdinand Kuner
Designer: George Albrecht Ferdinand Kuner
Comment
Weight, diameter, and fineness of gold might vary by coin. The average is provided.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Moffat & Co. $5 gold coin is that it was minted during the California Gold Rush, a time when the value of gold was rapidly increasing and many people were flocking to California in search of riches. As a result, the coin's value was not fixed and its worth could fluctuate depending on the current market price of gold.
