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PCGS Number: 10243 Coin Date: 1850 Denomination (Short): G$5 Denomination (Long): 5 Dollar Gold Variety: Moffat & Co. Variety 2: K-7 Desg: MS Composition: Gold Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold Coinage Years: 1849-1850 Mint Location: San Francisco Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Liberty Head with MOFFAT & Co on diadem 1850 thirteen stars around. Reverse Description: Federal Eagle S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD FIVE DOL. General Notes: In 1850, Moffat & Company apparently only struck half eagles; consequently, there are at least
four minor positional varieties of 1850-dated $5s. The issue is readily available in grades up to AU, and although uncirculated specimens are scarce, they are not unheard of. A handful of examples have graded choice and gem mint state. PCGS #: 10243 NGC ID: ANJ6
