"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
The first US Commem to commemorate the California gold rush - some Lt. named Sherman was on the expedition to prove that the strike was real - he would become more famous during the civil war.....
"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
@Lakesammman said:
The first US Commem to commemorate the California gold rush - some Lt. named Sherman was on the expedition to prove that the strike was real - he would become more famous during the civil war.....
**RG104 entry 220 box 1 of 1
18520407 SF US assay Ofc report
Hon. Thomas Corwin
Secretary U.S. Treasury
April 7, 1852
We herewith send our first report commencing from close of last report of Moffat & Co. to
February 14th ult. and ending 21st March ult. It will appear from comparison of this with previous reports that at no time since the establishment of the Assay Office have its operation been larger than they had become at the last named date – and such do they continue to be to the present date.
Very respectfully,
United States Assay Office
Curtis, Perry and Ward
Commerce Street
[Assay Certified by Augustus Humbert on the complete transaction log]**
'It is a small world after all.' I attended this auction. During a lot viewing session, a collector-friend, who is a member of this forum, brought this exact same coin to my attention. I do not know if that forum member wishes for me to mention his name here. He was raving about this coin. I agree that it is really neat and certainly one of the best of its type.
Also, I have known the consignor for many years. I have had many long conversations with him about gold coins. There are few individuals who are more emotional and enthusiastic about rare gold coins.
Although territorials and other pioneer gold tend to be expensive, it is not that difficult to build a type set of U.S. $10 gold coins:
"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose.
1853 Moffat & Co. $20 California Gold - struck during the California Gold Rush, this piece was made while Moffat was under contract with the United States Assay Office as an emergency issue. A total of 75,636 were struck to help local commerce fill the void for a large denomination coin prior to the San Francisco mint opening in 1854. Condition census in AU58; PCGS Pop 4, 3 higher. CAC Pop 2, 1.
Jeez, how can you not go down the page and click like on all of them!.
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I want to play, Its not solid gold, but it’s pretty cool anyways.
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1850 Cal Token K-1 California Gold Mines, gilt copper, reeded edge. Some refer to it as a pattern, or at least pattern collectors like this one.
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Walker Proof Digital Album Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
What I like about these coins is how they pretty much fully relate to a period in history.
That's something that's hard to do with official US coinage.
Comments
I can't play but I can say....nice!
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
I could probably fix that cracked reverse for you by wrapping the coin in a leather belt and hitting it with a hammer a few times. Just saying...
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Wow! I used to have a few but sold them a few years ago.
I love pioneer gold still.
Great coin!
Latin American Collection
Fabulous Humbert !
nice coin!
I really enjoy these old gold threads.... some gorgeous coins here.. Thanks... Cheers, RickO
The first US Commem to commemorate the California gold rush - some Lt. named Sherman was on the expedition to prove that the strike was real - he would become more famous during the civil war.....
No longer mine but I enjoyed owning it.
wow!
WOW is right. What a great post.
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Holy crap!
Love the CAL commemorative, Humbert eagle and territorial pieces in general. Very historic part of America!
The following might be of interest to some.
**RG104 entry 220 box 1 of 1
18520407 SF US assay Ofc report
Hon. Thomas Corwin
Secretary U.S. Treasury
April 7, 1852
We herewith send our first report commencing from close of last report of Moffat & Co. to
February 14th ult. and ending 21st March ult. It will appear from comparison of this with previous reports that at no time since the establishment of the Assay Office have its operation been larger than they had become at the last named date – and such do they continue to be to the present date.
Very respectfully,
United States Assay Office
Curtis, Perry and Ward
Commerce Street
[Assay Certified by Augustus Humbert on the complete transaction log]**
Sweet coin
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
I agree. I haven't seen an 1848 CAL in a long time. Excellent piece.
'It is a small world after all.' I attended this auction. During a lot viewing session, a collector-friend, who is a member of this forum, brought this exact same coin to my attention. I do not know if that forum member wishes for me to mention his name here. He was raving about this coin. I agree that it is really neat and certainly one of the best of its type.
Also, I have known the consignor for many years. I have had many long conversations with him about gold coins. There are few individuals who are more emotional and enthusiastic about rare gold coins.
Although territorials and other pioneer gold tend to be expensive, it is not that difficult to build a type set of U.S. $10 gold coins:
Building a Type Set of Eagles
My "Goofy Head." Maker unknown and relatively rare. Reportedly California Fractional Gold Pieces were manufactured from 1852 to 1882.
@Lakesammman - you don't disappoint... Nice examples!
Here's another of mine:
Jeepers guys.....that's some beautiful stuff !
Wow. What fantastic coins.
US Civil War coinage
Historical Medals
What an awesome thread. I love the gold CAL, but my favorite piece has got to be the 1849 silver $5 Mass & CA!
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
All lovely but like best the slug - that is a dream piece!
Well, just Love coins, period.
Sure like that Kellogg $20!
This is one of my fav's, living in the NW and all.
This is a related item, a bond signed by Kilborn, the "K" on the obverse of the Oregon $5/10 pieces, a member of the Oregon Exchange Company.
nice beaver...you brought out the big guns in this thread. i love the MA/CA piece. cool.
Terrible pictures, but I just got this today!
Cal gold is really neat!
Many members on this forum that now it cannot fit in my signature. Please ask for entire list.
Very nice gold here.
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
The plan for my new hobby is gold prospecting in California (for fun) ....
..... I'll let you know how it pans out .......
'pans out'
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
1853 Moffat & Co. $20 California Gold - struck during the California Gold Rush, this piece was made while Moffat was under contract with the United States Assay Office as an emergency issue. A total of 75,636 were struck to help local commerce fill the void for a large denomination coin prior to the San Francisco mint opening in 1854. Condition census in AU58; PCGS Pop 4, 3 higher. CAC Pop 2, 1.
Wanna see another?
Jeez, how can you not go down the page and click like on all of them!.
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I want to play, Its not solid gold, but it’s pretty cool anyways.
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1850 Cal Token K-1 California Gold Mines, gilt copper, reeded edge. Some refer to it as a pattern, or at least pattern collectors like this one.
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
My one and only..... Hope to add another piece or two this year.
Great thread.
Mark
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
I almost forgot this pore ole Moffatt
I keep thinking of making this CA stuff my complete focus,
But I keep getting sidetracked.
Some nice old gold.
Thanks for sharing.
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
I'm really curious how the new batch of SSCA pioneer gold coins will be priced... (beyond 'higher than I expected')
Wow, some truly fascinating coins/pieces of American history in here. I'm adding this thread to my web browsers bookmarked "Coin Threads-Box of 20."
What I like about these coins is how they pretty much fully relate to a period in history.
That's something that's hard to do with official US coinage.
Probably my favorite Bechtler in the world:
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
A fully uncirculated and prooflike Norris - another favorite of mine:
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake