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The Kagin-8a was first identified in 2014 by Stuart Levine. It is likely the second variety of $20 struck by Wass Molitor, as it shares a reverse die with the Kagin-7, albeit in a later state, with cracks forming around the reverse periphery.
Obverse Description
Large Liberty Head with short neck and W.M. & Co. on diadem 1855, 13 stars around
Reverse Description
Federal Eagle, ribbon reading 900 THOUS., SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA TWENTY DOL.
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The K-8a was first identified in 2014 by Stuart Levine. It is likely the second variety of $20 coin struck by Wass Molitor, as it shares a reverse die with the K-7, albeit in a later state, with cracks forming around the reverse periphery.
Obverse: Large Liberty head with W. M. & Co. on diadem, 1855, with 13 stars around
Reverse: Eagle with .shield on breast, SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA TWENTY
. DOL 900 THOUS
Catalog Information
GSID:
376018
Obverse Lettering:
W.M. & Co., 1855
Reverse Lettering:
900 THOUS., SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA TWENTY DOL.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Wass, Molitor & Co.
Variety 2:
Large Head, First Reverse, K-8a
Coin Date:
1855
Denomination:
G$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1855
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
Unique
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Request Pricing1852 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, Second Reverse, K-8 MS
Worth: $500,000 – $864,000
1855 G$50 Wass, Molitor & Co., K-9 MS
Worth: $32,000 – $510,000
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