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Unlike many of the private issues that would follow them, the Norris, Gregg & Norris $5’s design was radically different from federal coinage. The obverse featured a stylized heraldic eagle holding a shield emblazoned with the numeral 5, surrounded by the legend “CALIFORNIA GOLD. WITHOUT ALLOY.” The reverse advertised that it was the “FULL WEIGHT OF HALF EAGLE.” The 1849 issues from the firm are found with both plain and reeded edges, and, based upon die state evidence and the early report of an example with a plain edge in New Orleans, it appears that the plain edge variety was struck first. Plain Edge Norris Gregg Norris $5s often come with prooflike or semi-prooflike surfaces. Any original, uncirculated example would qualify for inclusion in the condition census.
Obverse Description
$5 on Federal Eagle.CALIFORNIA GOLD. WITHOUT ALLOY.
Reverse Description
N.G&N. SAN FRANCISCO 1849 22 stars around. FULL WEIGHT OF. HALF EAGLE
Catalog Information
GSID:
11856
Obverse Lettering:
$5, CALIFORNIA GOLD. WITHOUT ALLOY.
Reverse Lettering:
N.G&N. SAN FRANCISCO 1849. FULL WEIGHT OF. HALF EAGLE
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Norris, Gregg, & Norris
Variety 2:
Plain Edge, Period, K-2
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1849
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
L5
PCGS #:
10279
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Coin Value History
1849 G$5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris, Plain Edge, Period, K-2 MS
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1849 G$5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris, Plain Edge, Period, K-2 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$92,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $77,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1849 $5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris Five Dollar, Plain Edge, AU55 NGC. Kagin-2, Low R.5....
$15,600
1849 $5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris Five Dollar, Plain Edge, Period After Alloy, MS62 NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
$40,800
1849 $5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris Five Dollar, Plain Edge, AU53 PCGS. CAC. K-2, R.5. ...
$48,000
1849 $5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris Five Dollar, Plain Edge, XF45 NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
$14,400
1849 $5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris Five Dollar, Plain Edge, Period After Alloy, AU58 PCGS. CAC. K-2, R.5. ...
$36,000
1849 $5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris Five Dollar, Plain Edge, MS61 NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
$22,800
1849 $5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris Five Dollar, Plain Edge VF35 NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
$7,638
$6,325
1849 $5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris Five Dollar,P.E. AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/19). NGC Census: (1/30). (#10279)...
$13,800
Territorial Gold: Norris $5 1849 P.E. PCGS XF40
$10,925
1849 $5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris Five Dollar, P.E.--Bent--NCS. Uncirculated Details. K-2, R.5. Period after ALLOY. A couple ...
$10,925
$43,700
1849 $5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris Five Dollar, Plain Edge, AU55 NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
$15,600
1849 $5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris Five Dollar, P.E. MS62 NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
$32,900
1849 $5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris Five Dollar, P.E. AU53 PCGS. K-2, R.5. This rare variety has the period after ALLOY, appear...
$14,950
1849 $5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris Five Dollar, P.E. AU58 NGC. CAC. K-2, R.5. ...
$28,200
1849 $5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris Five Dollar, P.E. MS61 PCGS. CAC. K-2, R.5. ...
$25,850
1849 $5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris Five Dollar, P.E. XF40 PCGS. K-2, R.5. Period after ALLOY. The 5 on the eagle's breast is m...
$7,475
$8,625
1849 $5 Norris, Gregg, & Norris Five Dollar, P.E. AU55 PCGS. CAC. K-2, R.5. ...
$17,038
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