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1855 Wass, Molitor & Co. (San Francisco) $20 Gold. RAW

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:6,250.00 USD Estimated At:25,000.00 - 30,000.00 USD
1855 Wass, Molitor & Co. (San Francisco) $20 Gold. RAW
Matte surface from sea water immersion, but very boldly struck and no doubt this was mint state or close to it when it "went down with the ship." A petite Liberty head is set just a little off center within a circle of 13 stars, with the date 1855 below. The reverse has a small eagle that shows much feather detail in spite of being slightly weak from insufficient die pressure in this area. 900 THOUS fineness on a scroll above the eagle. A difficult Wass Molitor issue and just one of very few pieces that have been offered over the past decade. Listed on page 305 of the 2005 Guide Book.
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