Double Eagle (Wass, Molitor & Co.), 1855, Large Head, Philadelphia mint
Wass, Molitor & Company (1852 - 1855)
Obverse: Large Liberty head.
Lettering: W. M. & CO. / 1855
Reverse: Eagle, shield on breast, value in banner above.
Lettering: SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA / TWENTY DOL. / 900 THOUS.
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: 373
Main data
Denomination: Double Eagle
Nickname: Wass, Molitor & Co.
Value: 20
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1855
Variety: Large Head
Type: Token
Minting
Mint: Philadelphia
Minting type: milled
Parameters
Material: Gold
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
