Lot 1997
1855 Wass, Molitor & Co. (San Francisco) $20 Gold. Small head. AU-55 Cleaned. A rare coin in any grade, this particular one has been cleaned sometime in the past, and the color has some tiny specks in the right obverse field. As to the strike, it is normal, sharp on Liberty, but weak on the eagle. We also note a small mark above the top leaf on the branch of the reverse, and this could be used to trace this specimen in the future. Toned a coppery gold in color now, and despite this coins problems, it is still a rare and seldom offered issue.
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
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| Realized $12,938 |
