5 Dollars, Norris, Gregg & Norris, United States, 1850

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One (1) 5 dollar coin

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United States, 1850

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Obverse Image: Ring of stars between lines of text.

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Obverse Text: FULL WEIGHT OF HALF EAGLE / N.G&N. / 1850 / STOCKTON

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Reverse Image: Eagle clutching arrows and olive branch.

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Reverse Text: CALIFORNIA GOLD WITHOUT ALLOY

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General Information: This object is unique.

Date Made: 1850

Maker: Norris, Gregg & Norris

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: California, Stockton

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Credit Line: Willis H. du Pont

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1994.0391.0002Accession Number: 1994.0391Catalog Number: 1994.0391.0002

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: .15 cm x 2.2 cm; 1/16 in x 7/8 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-cf3a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_472692

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