A new California Imitation Gold Slug to add to my collection. PLUS 2 new ones today!

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The slug collection is getting pretty inclusive now
1930's SLUG BRASS J-133 THE MINER STANDING NGC MS63
Scratches are on the slab
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Also, looks like its the star in the "5" of 1850 date variety
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CaptHenway

I think that is die rust. Possible restrike?

asheland

Very cool!

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@CaptHenway said:
I think that is die rust. Possible restrike?

There just isn't that many graded out there to look at. Its rare to begin with.
I don't think they designate whether its the star in "5" variety or not. The only info on these
I have found is that there are 2 variations, one with, one without.
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The only one I found like mine also has die rust.....at least I think it is too.
And no, not a restrike.
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Close up of Heritage image on top, mine below for comparison.
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Paradisefound

Wow .... beautiful slug; the octagonal shape is the icing on the cake

WillieBoyd2

Nice medals!

I have two of the California Gold Discovery Centennial medals, they are quite interesting from a historical standpoint.

The California Gold Rush was a major event in the state's history and early in the 20th century San Francisco's Irvine & Jachens medal company and other companies began striking medals to commemorate it.

A favorite medal design was based on the octagonal $50 gold coin or "slug" issued by Augustus Humbert's San Francisco Assay Office in the 1850's.

California Gold Discovery Centennial Medal - Miner Standing

Obverse:
Miner facing left standing in creek holding pan
THE DAYS OF OLD - THE DAYS OF GOLD - THE DAYS OF FORTY NINE / CALIFORNIA

Reverse:
Copy of U.S. Assay Office $50 gold piece with eagle and shield
IMITATION OF FAMOUS CALIFORNIA FIFTY DOLLAR GOLD SLUG, USED BY THE PIONEERS / 1850
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIFTY DOLLS. / 000 THOU.

Brass, 41mm, 29.66gm
Octagonal, coin orientation, Holabird and Kagin number J-149

California Gold Discovery Centennial Medal - Miner Kneeling

Obverse:
Miner facing right kneeling in creek holding pan
THE DAYS OF OLD - THE DAYS OF GOLD - THE DAYS OF FORTY NINE / CALIFORNIA

Reverse:
Copy of U.S. Assay Office $50 gold piece with eagle and shield
IMITATION OF FAMOUS CALIFORNIA FIFTY DOLLAR GOLD SLUG, USED BY THE PIONEERS / 1850
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIFTY DOLLS. / 000 THOU.

Brass, 42mm, 22.40gm
Octagonal, coin orientation, Holabird and Kagin number J-132

And this little tidbit:

The former Irvine & Jachens building on San Francisco's Mission Street in 2015.

The building to the left is the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the home of the famous "Lost Owl".

Zoins

Wow, that eagle looks amazing!

Timbuk3

Nice, I like it !!!

coinsarefun

Great write up and slugs @WillieBoyd2 and very cool tidbit :
The former Irvine & Jachens building on San Francisco's Mission Street in 2015.

Zoins

How many slugs do you have now? Will you be making one of your collage pictures?

Paradisefound

I think her Pan Pac slug trumps it all....honestly.

@Zoins said:
How many slugs do you have now? Will you be making one of your collage pictures?

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@zoins I think it’s going to be 7-8 of them. That includes one or the round California.
I also have a copper slug which is a copy. I might include that in my collage too.
Yes, I am going to make one when I have the ones I want, which is soon.
They are either the rare ones and/or high grades. In some cases the finest graded.

Zoins

It's been great seeing the progress of this collection

coinsarefun

Thanks @zoins when I make the collage I might try to have
a legend that states what they are.

Type2

Very cool.

coinsarefun

I wonder if I should include the California Gold Mines Token since its about
California gold

Zoins

There's something nice about having all slugs, but the California gold theme works too, especially if you have more non-slugs

coinsarefun

You are right @zoins this will be easy.......I’ll make 2 different collages

Zoins

@WillieBoyd2 said:
Nice medals!

I have two of the California Gold Discovery Centennial medals, they are quite interesting from a historical standpoint.

The California Gold Rush was a major event in the state's history and early in the 20th century San Francisco's Irvine & Jachens medal company and other companies began striking medals to commemorate it.

Do we know if Irvine & Jachens made the two medals in this thread, miner standing and kneeling?

Here's their website: http://www.irvineandjachensbadges.com/

And their history page: http://www.irvineandjachensbadges.com/about_irvine_jachens.html

ricko

That collage (or collages) sounds great Stef... Look forward to seeing it. You always have such nice coins/medals/slugs....Cheers, RickO

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That is a very kind thing to say @ricko I'll be sure to post them.

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It’s been over a year that I’ve been able to add a slug to my collection.
1922 Sacramento Pioneer Days Celebration Souvenir Slug Gilt J-922
Quite rare with less than 10 known per Jankovsky

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The seller was even generous to give me some freebees too……made my day

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JW77

Very Cool. What is the metal composition?

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@JW77 said:
Very Cool. What is the metal composition?

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Hi, thanks it’s brass with gold gilt
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Just a thought I need to look it up but it might be bronze with gold gilt.

CaptHenway

Nice piece.
Can you please tell us why they were celebrating something in 1922?

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@CaptHenway said:
Nice piece.
Can you please tell us why they were celebrating something in 1922?

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Days of ‘49 celebration brought many thousands to Sacramento in 1922
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The great California Gold Rush of 1849 drew thousands upon thousands of people to Sacramento City, as Sacramento was then known. And the allure of those days was still very strong 90 years ago this year, as is evident by an event, which was held in the capital city from Tuesday, May 23 through Sunday, May 29, 1922.

It was during that week that a well-planned festival, called Days of ’49, brought large crowds of people to various parts of Sacramento.

The event began with a Tuesday morning reenactment of the August 1839 landing of Captain John A. Sutter on the American River.

The reenactment was held on the Sacramento River at the foot of R Street and Hobart Bosworth portrayed Sutter.
Following this attraction, Bosworth, in still portraying Sutter, was escorted to Sutter’s Fort at the head of a large parade, which also included floats, bands and Native Americans portraying Indians of that time.
A 13-gun salute greeted the procession, which was also met by many spectators who had gathered together at the L Street entrance of the fort.

At the fort, Bosworth continued to portray Sutter, as he was involved in a skit, in which he made peace with the Indians near the south wall of the fort.

Playing the role of an Indian chief was Edwin B. Normington, great prophet of the Red Jacket tribe of the Improved Order of Red Man in Sacramento.

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This Link gives some great Images. Which I posted below.

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CaptHenway

Excellent background material. Thank you.

I guess my main question why did they do this in 1922, since 73rd anniversaries are seldom celebrated. 1924 would have made more sense.

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@CaptHenway said:
Excellent background material. Thank you.

I guess my main question why did they do this in 1922, since 73rd anniversaries are seldom celebrated. 1924 would have made more sense.

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IDK, but a silly guess, they needed to bring money into Sacramento
Nothing really points to a meaningful reason.

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Well, I had a chance to add 2 more California Humbert Memento's

I think the are from the 1930'3-1940's when looking at T. J. Jankovsky's
"Reference Guide for Collectors of So-called Slugs and Facsimiles"

Here is what I think mine are. If you think differently please don't hesitate to help me.

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Here are mine

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NumisOxide

Like those!! Great pickups.