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Physical Description:
gilt/copper (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements:
overall:;
Object Name:
coin
Place made:
United States: California
Place of issue:
United States: California
Date made:
1849
Description (Brief):
One (1) 5 dollar coin, pattern
United States, 1849
Obverse Image: Stars around rim.
Obverse Text: T. DUBOSQ / 1849
Reverse Image: Eagle with shield over chest clutching branch and arrows.
Reverse Text: SMV CALIFORNIA GOLD. / FIVE DOL.
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Estate of Josiah K. Lilly
ID Number:
NU.68.159.1127
Accession number:
283645
Catalog number:
68.159.1127
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Josiah K. Lilly Jr. Collection
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-8656-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1101624