1862 Conway Five Dollar - K-2, Goldine, 1956 Restrike

Coin Details

Description

The 1862-dated Liberty Head Half Eagle Conway restrike in goldine is a mid-twentieth century reproduction struck from dies associated with the J.J. Conway & Company territorial mint. The 1956 production date and K-2 designation place this piece within the series of Conway restrikes produced using original or copy dies from the 1861 mountain mining camp operation. The goldine composition gives this piece a warm golden color that approximates the appearance of the original gold Conway half eagles. The Liberty Head design and half eagle denomination connect this restrike to the original K-2 Conway five-dollar gold piece. Conway restrikes bearing specific dates and Kagin numbers provide collectors with identifiable reference points within the broader category of Conway reproductions. The 1956 dating indicates this piece may predate the larger 1960-era restrike production, representing an earlier and smaller-scale restrike effort.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. This specific dated Conway restrike variant is less commonly encountered than the undated versions.

Cross References

Kagin K-2 (1956 Restrike, Goldine)