Whitman Expo
(1849) J.S. Ormsby, Plain Edge 5 Dollar Gold MS K-1a Values
Details
Only two J.S. Ormsby $5s have been recorded in the numismatic literature: a (reportedly) plain edge specimen that was stolen from Willis Dupont in 1967, and a reeded edge example that is permanently impounded at the Smithsonian Institution. Images of the Dupont specimen show that it was struck from essentially perfect dies, while the Smithsonian example has a substantial cud at 6:00 on the obverse, which obscures the lower third of “CAL.”
Obverse: J.S.O UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CAL.
Reverse: 5 DOLLS, 20 stars around
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Sacramento, California
Mintage:
unique
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1849
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
J.S. Ormsby, Plain Edge
Variety 2:
K-1a
Rarity:
R-Unique
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Lettering:
J.S.O UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CAL.
Reverse Lettering:
5 DOLLS
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