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The 1855 Wass Molitor $50 was the last coin of its denomination issued in the United States until the Panama Pacific $50s were struck in 1915. Of the 75 or so known pieces, the finest is a gem uncirculated example that was once part of the Garrett Collection. Any original, uncirculated example would be considered a part of the condition census. A single specimen was recovered from the S.S. Central America.
Obverse Description
Large Liberty Head and blank diadem 1855, 13 stars around
Reverse Description
50 DOLLARS inside wreath, ribbon reading 900 THOUS., SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA WASS MOLITOR & Co.
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The 1855 Wass Molitor $50 coin was the last of its denomination issued in the United States until the Panama Pacific $50 coins were struck in 1915. Of the 75 or so known pieces, the finest is a Gem Uncirculated example that was once part of the Garrett collection. Any original, uncirculated coin would be considered a part of the condition census. A single example was recovered from the SS Central America.
Obverse: Large Liberty head with blank diadem, 1855, with 13 stars around
Reverse: 50 DOLLARS inside a wreath, SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA WASS MOLITOR & Co. • 900 THOUS.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11888
Obverse Lettering:
1855
Reverse Lettering:
50 DOLLARS, 900 THOUS., SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA WASS MOLITOR & Co.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Wass, Molitor & Co.
Variety 2:
K-9
Coin Date:
1855
Denomination:
G$50
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
Approx. 75 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1855
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
10363
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Coin Value History
1855 G$50 Wass, Molitor & Co., K-9 MS
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1855 G$50 Wass, Molitor & Co., K-9 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$612,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $510,000 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1852 G$5 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-1 MS
Worth: $14,000 – $156,000
1852 G$5 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, K-2 MS
Worth: $16,000 – $100,800
1852 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-3 MS
Worth: $5,000 – $27,500
1852 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, K-4 MS
Worth: $6,000 – $86,400
1852 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., Close Date, Short Neck, K-5 MS
Worth: $22,500 – $96,000
1855 G$10 Wass, Molitor & Co., K-6 MS
Worth: $12,000 – $72,000
1855 G$20 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-7 MS
Worth: $40,000 – $192,000
1855 G$20 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, First Reverse, K-8a MS
1855 G$20 Wass, Molitor & Co., Large Head, Second Reverse, K-8 MS
Worth: $500,000 – $864,000
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar MS61 NGC. K-9, R.5. ...
$317,200
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar VG8 PCGS. CAC. K-9, R.5. ...
$42,700
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar XF40 PCGS. K-9, R.5....
$51,600
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar XF45 PCGS. K-9, R.5....
$78,000
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar VF30 NGC. CAC. K-9, R.5. ...
$63,000
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar AU50 PCGS. K-9, R.5. ...
$81,000
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar AU58 NGC. K.9, R.5. ...
$138,000
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar AU53 NGC. K-9, R.5. ...
$78,092
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar AU55 PCGS. K-9, R.5. ...
$114,000
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar -- Surfaces Tooled -- PCGS Genuine. K-9, R.5. ...
$25,850
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar MS63 NGC. K-9, R.5. ...
$411,250
$24,725
2008 $50 Humbert Commemorative, 2.5 Oz, Troy 999.9 Thous. Fine Certified Gold Gem Proof UCAM . NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Popu...
$4,112
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar MS60 NGC. K-9, R.5. ...
$126,500
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar VF25 PCGS. ...
$34,500
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar Fine 15 PCGS. ...
$17,825
$27,600
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar MS61 PCGS. K-9, R.5. ...
$216,000
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar--Genuine, Repaired--NCS. K-9, R.5. This piece probably has a value similar to a VG examp...
$12,650
1855 $50 Wass Molitor Fifty Dollar XF40 NGC. K-9, R.5....
$78,000
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