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The second variety of Massachusetts & California Half Eagle is struck using an obverse die with the two uppermost stars touching the arrow, and a reverse die with only 15 berries on the wreath. The only known specimen was sold in the Lawrence Sale in 1929.
Obverse Description
Vaquero surmounted by an arm holding an arrow with a bear and stag on either side above a ribbon inscribed ALTA, 13 stars around
Reverse Description
FIVE D. wreath with 15 berries around MASSACHUSETTS & CALIFORNIA CO. 1849
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The second variety of Massachusetts & California half eagle is struck using an obverse die with the two uppermost stars touching the arrow, and a reverse die with only 15 berries on the wreath. The only known example was sold in the Lawrence sale in 1929.
Obverse: Vaquero in frame with a bear and stag on either side, with an arm holding an arrow above and a ribbon inscribed ALTA below; border of 13 stars, with two uppermost stars touching arrow
Reverse:
. FIVE D. in wreath with 15 berries, MASSACHUSETTS & CALIFORNIA CO 1849
Catalog Information
GSID:
375861
Obverse Lettering:
ALTA
Reverse Lettering:
FIVE D., MASSACHUSETTS & CALIFORNIA CO., 1849
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Mass & Cal, 15 Berry Rev.
Variety 2:
K-2
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Northhampton, Massachussetts
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1849
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
Unique
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