Half Eagle (Oregon Exchange Co.), 1849, Philadelphia mint
Oregon Exchange Company (1849)
Obverse: Beaver above date and sprigs.
Lettering: K. M. T. A. W. R. C. S. / 1849 / T. O.
Reverse: Weight and value in center.
Lettering: OREGON EXCHANGE COMPANY. / 130 G. / NATIVE / GOLD. / 5 D.
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: 375
Main data
Denomination: Half Eagle
Nickname: Oregon Exchange Co.
Value: 5
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1849
Type: Token
Minting
Mint: Philadelphia
Minting type: milled
Parameters
Material: Gold
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
