Lot 2093
1849 Moffat & Co. (San Francisco) $5 Gold. NGC graded MS-61. One of the most significant private coiners of the California Gold Rush, Moffat and Company produced coinage of multiple denominations in large quantities. Due to their popularity and trusted reputation, their gold coinage was heavily circulated and few uncirculated specimens exist of any of the denominations. The surfaces of this elusive piece are rich greenish gold with accents of a delicate reddish orange. The luster is still heavy and strike weakness is noted only on several curls of Liberty's hair and the claws of the eagle. With regards to abrasions, only some trivial hairlines are noted. An important survivor from Moffat and Company, one of the most significant private coinage firms of the Wild West! NGC population of 3 in MS-61, 7 in MS-62, 1 in MS-63, 2 in MS-64, 1 in MS-65 and a single MS-67 as finest.
Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500.
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| Realized $8,338 |
