5 Dollars (Pacific Company) , United States
1849
Obverse
Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Eagle with spread wings and head to left, holding an olive branch in the right talon and a hammer in the left, with PACIFIC COMPANY, CALIFORNIA around and the date below.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
PACIFIC COMPANY, CALIFORNIA. 1849.
Reverse
Description:
Radiant Phrygian cap on pole, with 30 stars arranged in groups of three between the rays and the denomination below.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
5 DOLLARS
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Year1849
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