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.
| coinage-type | Pioneer & Territorial Gold |
| desg | MS |
| edge | Reeded |
| material | Gold |
| ngc-id | ANJ6 |
| obverse-description | Liberty Head with MOFFAT & Co on diadem 1850 thirteen stars around. |
| pcgs-link | 10243 |
| pcgs-number | 10243 |
| reverse-description | Federal Eagle S.M.V. CALIFORNIA GOLD FIVE DOL. |
| variety | Moffat & Co. |
| variety-2 | K-7 |
| year-display | 1849-1850 |