coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ Mormon Gold \ 1849 \ Philadelphia
Mormon gold coins were privately minted in the mid-19th century, specifically between 1849 and 1851, by several individuals including the Mormons in the Utah Territory. The most notable of these coins is the "Twenty Dollars" piece, which features the inscription "Deseret" and was created to facilitate trade in the rapidly growing Mormon community. These coins were minted primarily in Philadelphia and are considered rare collectible items today, often sought after by numismatists due to their historical significance and unique origin. The 1849 Mormon gold coins are especially valued for their limited production and connection to the early American West.
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United States of America 1849 Philadelphia Mormon Gold $20 (Twenty Dollars) | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | Mormon Gold | 1849 | Philadelphia |