Half Eagle (Wass, Molitor & Co.), 1852, Small Head, Philadelphia mint
Wass, Molitor & Company (1852 - 1855)
Obverse: Small Liberty head, rounded bust.
Lettering: W. M. & CO. / 1852
Reverse: Eagle, shield on breast.
Lettering: ∙ IN CALIFORNIA GOLD ∙ / FIVE DOLLARS
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: 372
Main data
Denomination: Half Eagle
Nickname: Wass, Molitor & Co.
Value: 5
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1852
Variety: Small Head
Type: Token
Minting
Mint: Philadelphia
Minting type: milled
Parameters
Material: Gold
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
