Obverse:
Miner facing right kneeling in creek holding pan, cabin behind him
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN CALIFORNIA 1848-1948
Reverse:
Minerva in Roman costume, bear above, mountains, river, miner digging.
This design is a version of the California State Seal with some modifications.
Bronze, 40MM, 24.38gm, octagonal, medal orientation
Catalog: HK-496 (Hibler and Kappen, So-Called Dollars).
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Awesome, right up my alley!
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Wow.... now that is cool.... I love gold anyway....Is that a recent acquisition? Cheers, RickO
I have more elsewhere got them long ago, just have to find them.
Several of them? Very nice....Cheers, RickO
One of the unplated bronze medals, HK-496:
California Gold Discovery Centennial Medal
Obverse:
Miner facing right kneeling in creek holding pan, cabin behind him
CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN CALIFORNIA 1848-1948
Reverse:
Minerva in Roman costume, bear above, mountains, river, miner digging.
This design is a version of the California State Seal with some modifications.
Bronze, 40MM, 24.38gm, octagonal, medal orientation
Catalog: HK-496 (Hibler and Kappen, So-Called Dollars).
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I like it! Thanks for sharing!
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