WASS MOL $50 1855

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Sold on Jul 29, 1994 for:

$14,300.00 Bid Source: Live: Floor bidder ‡ Note: The owner placed a late bid on this unreserved lot and repurchased it, subject to applicable commission.

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PCGS 1855 Wass Molitor Fifty-Dollar XF 40. K-9, R.5. The coins struck by Hungarian immigrants, Wass and Molitor, had the highest intrinsic value of any of the private coiners in California. As a result, a small number were saved rather than melted as were the less reputable private minter's coins. This coin has a commanding and impressive appearance. The small head of Liberty leaves much open field space on the obverse, even with the oversized stars at the periphery. The reverse is well designed with a well executed wreath around the bottom and the statutory requirements all spaced around that side. There are several larger field marks on each side, as one might expect from a coin of this size and composition, and a light rose tinted patina is noted surrounding the devices. A rare opportunity for the territorial gold collector. Listed on page 274 of the 1994 Guide Book.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# ANJU, PCGS# 10363, GSID# 11888)

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