This uniface copper "die trial" was produced by unknown parties employing the same dies used to strike regular-issue Mormon gold five dollar coins in 1860. The restrike "die trials" were made at a much later date, probably around 1897-1898, ostensibly to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Mormon settlement in Utah. (Heritage)
Country | United States of America |
Year | 1860 |
Serie | Patterns & Die Trials |
Denomination | DT$5 |
Mint | Salt Lake City, Utah |
coinage-type | Pioneer & Territorial Issues |
desg | MS |
edge | Reeded |
material | Copper |
ngc-id | 2BF4 |
pcgs-link | 10284 |
pcgs-number | 10284 |
variety | Mormon |
variety-2 | Copper Uniface Restrike |
year-display | 1860 |