5 Dollars, Norris, Gregg, and Norris, United States, 1849

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Coin, five dollar, reverse
Coin, five dollar, obverse
Coin, five dollar, obverse
Coin, five dollar, reverse
Description:

This coin minted by the private firm of Norris, Gregg, and Norris preserves the memory of the California Gold Rush and all those who pursued it seeking their fortunes. N.G&N.’s products are commonly believed to be the first California private gold coins.

Date Made: 1849

Maker: Norris, Gregg & Norris

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: California

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, American Enterprise, Coins, Currency and Medals, Josiah K. Lilly Jr. Collection

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Estate of Josiah K. Lilly

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.159.1173Accession Number: 283645Catalog Number: 68.159.1173

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: diameter: 22.7 mm; 29/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-a737-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_761373

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