Half Eagle (J. H. Bowie), 1849, Philadelphia mint
J. H. Bowie (1849)
Obverse: Pine tree.
Lettering: CAL. GOLD / 1849
Reverse: Value at center, Company name above.
Lettering: J.H. BOWIE / 137 GRS. / 5 / DOLLARS / 879
Identification
Yeoman, R. S., Bressett, K., Bowers Q. D., Garrett J. (Ed.) (2009). A Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Red Book (63rd ed.). Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, LLC
page: 367
Main data
Denomination: Half Eagle
Nickname: J. H. Bowie
Value: 5
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1849
Type: Token
Minting
Mint: Philadelphia
Minting type: milled
Parameters
Material: Gold
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
