coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ G$5 \ Moffat & Co. \ 1849
The 1849 G 5 Moffat & Co. coin is a type of private gold coin issued during the California Gold Rush. Moffat & Co. was an early minting operation, producing coins to meet the demand for currency in the rapidly growing western United States. The G 5 designation indicates the denomination of the coin, which is five dollars. These coins are significant to collectors due to their historical context, limited mintage, and association with the private minting practices of the era. Classes of collectible coins often include rare coins, commemorative pieces, and bullion coins, each appealing to different aspects of numismatics.
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1849 G$5 Moffat & Co. K-4 | G$5 | Moffat & Co. | 1849 | San Francisco |