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1849 $5.00 Norris, Gregg & Norris. K.3 (R-6)

From Stack's May 2005 New York Auction, Session 2 on May 11, 2005

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1849 $5.00 Norris, Gregg & Norris. K.3 (R-6). Very Fine. Reeded Edge. Eagle has most of '5' visible...1849 $5.00 Norris, Gregg & Norris. K.3 (R-6). Very Fine. Reeded Edge. Eagle has most of '5' visible on shield, a tiny period appears after ALLOY. Reverse gives maker as N.G. & N., followed by the statement FULL WEIGHT OF . HALF EAGLE, SAN FRANCISCO. Here is a very boldly detailed example of what researchers believe to be the first privately struck California Gold coin.

Lot # 1550 Session 2
Hammer Price: $7,250.00

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