The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
The second variety of Moffat & Company eagle was struck using a reverse die with the period after GOLD placed above the center arrowhead. The Kagin-6a is more commonly encountered than the K-6, with 40-50 examples known, 11 of which were found on the S.S. Central America.
Obverse Description
Liberty Head with MOFFAT & Co on diadem 1849 thirteen stars around.
Reverse Description
Federal Eagle S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN DOL. Period above middle arrow.
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The second variety of Moffat & Company eagle was struck using a reverse die with the period after GOLD placed above the tip of the center arrowhead. The K-6a is more commonly encountered than the K-6, with 40–50 examples known, 11 of which were found on the SS Central America.
Obverse: Liberty head with MOFFAT & Co on diadem, 1849, border of 13 stars
Reverse: Eagle with shield on breast, S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD. TEN DOL. and period above middle arrow tip
Catalog Information
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Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU50 |
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$40,500 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $33,500 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
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$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
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$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
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$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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