ND Mormon Five Dollar - Uniface Copper Reverse Restrike

Coin Details

Description

The undated Mormon Five Dollar uniface copper reverse restrike preserves the reverse die of the Deseret Mint half eagle without a specific Kagin catalog attribution. The absence of a Kagin number indicates this piece represents a restrike production not documented in the primary catalog sequence, or one whose die state characteristics do not clearly align with an established Kagin designation. The reverse displays the clasped hands motif — representing both fraternal fellowship and the sacred covenantal handshake of Latter-day Saint temple worship — surrounded by the bold inscription "PURE GOLD" and the denomination "FIVE DOLLARS." The copper impression reproduces these design elements with the clarity characteristic of the medium. As a reverse-only impression, this piece documents one half of the Mormon gold die pair, complementing the various obverse uniface restrikes cataloged elsewhere. Copper reverse restrikes are essential reference pieces for studying the condition and evolution of the reverse die across different restrike production periods.

Rarity Notes

Very rare. Unattributed copper reverse restrikes are scarce, with only a few examples documented outside the standard Kagin catalog sequence.