diff --git a/core/state/statedb.go b/core/state/statedb.go
index c14a4893da..ff2a4d6e76 100644
--- a/core/state/statedb.go
+++ b/core/state/statedb.go
@@ -361,7 +361,7 @@ func (self *StateDB) SyncIntermediate(coinbase *StateObject) {
 					self.DeleteStateObject(stateObject)
 
 					// Resurrect the coinbase and restore the gas allowance
-					*coinbase = *self.CreateAccount(address)
+					coinbase = self.CreateAccount(address)
 					coinbase.SetGasLimit(gas)
 				} else {
 					self.DeleteStateObject(stateObject)