1855 Wass, Molitor & Co. "Plugged 5" in date. $10 gold. K-6, B-7927. AU-58 (PCGS). Rarity-5. Light yellow gold. Lustrous and attractive. Sharp central portrait as made, many other features in low relief, also as in the dies. An outstanding, indeed incredible specimen of this classic rarity in the California gold series-the only variety of Wass, Molitor & Co. coinage dated 1855.

1855 Wass, Molitor & Co. $10 "Plugged 5" in Date Classic Rarity

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1855 Wass, Molitor & Co. "Plugged 5" in date. $10 gold. K-6, B-7927. AU-58 (PCGS). Rarity-5. Light yellow gold. Lustrous and attractive. Sharp central portrait as made, many other features in low relief, also as in the dies. An outstanding, indeed incredible specimen of this classic rarity in the California gold series-the only variety of Wass, Molitor & Co. coinage dated 1855.
Breen enumerates the existence of eight specimens, a roster prepared before this remarkable S.S. Central America find. The discovery of multiple examples of this issue in the treasure now makes this a highly collectible variety, although still a rarity.

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Die notes: Liberty Head similar to the foregoing, but from a different die. Coronet point barely intrudes into the space between stars 6 and 7. Stars are thin ("spidery" or "skeletal"). The date may have been prepared for earlier use. In any event, now the 1855 date has the 2nd 5 on a raised circular area, a "plug" inserted into the die. o The reverse die is conceptually similar to the foregoing, but with different topography-the preceding die being unfit for further use by 1855. Die state: Reverse with S (S.M.V.) filled. No cracks evident. PCGS Data: This is tied with one other among an incredible and delightful 17 from the S.S. Central America treasure certified by PCGS.