Half Eagle (J. S. Ormsby), 1849 (Undated), Philadelphia mint
J. S. Ormsby (1849)
Obverse: J.S.O. in center.
Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / CAL. / J.S.O
Reverse: Value within circle of stars.
Lettering: 5 DOLLS
Edge: Plain
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: 369
Main data
Denomination: Half Eagle
Nickname: J. S. Ormsby
Value: 5
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1849 (Undated)
Type: Token
Minting
Mint: Philadelphia
Minting type: milled
Parameters
Material: Gold
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
