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5 Dollars - Norris, Gregg & Norris “Half Eagle”
1849 year| Gold | 8.4 g | - |
| Issuer | California gold (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1849 |
| Value | 5 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#383461 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Date in center, two concentric inscriptions surrounding, separated by a ring of stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FULL WEIGHT OF
N. G. & N.
1849
SAN FRANCISCO
HALF EAGLE
Unabridged legend: Norris, Gregg & Norris
Comment
Considered the first of the California private gold issues to be struck.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Norris, Gregg & Norris “Half Eagle” 1849 coin is that it was made from California gold, which was a rare and valuable resource at the time. The coin's value was not only tied to its face value of $5, but also to the value of the gold it was made of, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars - Norris, Gregg & Norris “Half Eagle” 1849 coin.