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1850 $5 Moffat & Co AU58 (CAC)

1850 $5 Moffat & Co AU58 (CAC)

US $30,261

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Grade
Add On CAC
Grading service
PCGS
Cert number
58614914
Certification
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Date
2026-06-09
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Description

1850 $5 Moffat & Co AU58 (CAC)
PCGS # 58614914
Grading Service PCGS
Grade AU58
Mint Location NONE
Year 1850
Designation
Strike Business
Grade Add On CAC
1850 $5 Moffat & Co AU58 (CAC)
1850 $5 Moffat & Co AU58 (CAC)
SKU: 58614914
Presenting an exceptional 1850 $5 Moffat & Co. Gold coin, certified AU58 and approved by CAC. Struck during the height of the California Gold Rush, this privately issued half eagle represents one of the most important and collectible chapters in American monetary history, when trusted assayers and bankers filled the urgent need for reliable gold coinage in the booming West.
Moffat & Co. holds a special place among Gold Rush issuers, known for producing gold pieces that circulated widely and helped stabilize commerce in a rapidly expanding economy. The 1850 $5 issue is especially desirable for collectors seeking historically significant pre-federal and territorial-era gold, combining scarcity, provenance, and unmistakable frontier-era appeal.
This example displays rich, warm golden coloration with attractive natural variation and strong eye appeal. Light, even wear is consistent with the AU58 grade, while the overall look remains crisp and well-defined, offering the pleasing balance of near-Mint aesthetics with authentic period circulation character. CAC approval further underscores the quality of this coin for the grade and its suitability for discerning collectors.
Key features and collector highlights:
Date and issuer: 1850 $5 Moffat & Co.
Era: California Gold Rush, classic private gold issue with major historical significance
Grade: AU58, a sought-after level of preservation for Gold Rush gold
CAC approved: indicates premium quality for the assigned grade
Certification: Cert # 58614914
Ideal for: advanced Gold Rush sets, private gold type collections, and historically focused U.S. gold portfolios
A compelling opportunity to acquire a certified, CAC-approved example of one of the era’s most storied private gold issues—highly collectible, historically resonant, and visually appealing.

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