@Regulated said:
Just got this graded at Long Beach:
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wOw. is that one fresh? amazing.
It was graded MS60 by PCGS back in the early '90s, and could probably have gone MS62 - I don't have my pedigree information here with me, but it has always been considered the finest example.
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
@Regulated said:
And H.E. Gruber's Mountain $20. I proved it was specially struck, and then got to spend two years in court trying to get paid for my work:
@Regulated said:
And H.E. Gruber's Mountain $20. I proved it was specially struck, and then got to spend two years in court trying to get paid for my work:
Beautiful coin.
Did you succeed after two years?
We were awarded $225,000, I think, which covered legal fees.
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
Well this one - which I once owned - is "California Gold" although minted in Salt Lake City by Brigham Young from the gold dust the recently discharged Mormon Battalion members who helped discover the gold at Sutter's Mill used to pay their "tithes."
I love seeing the mormon dies out on display. They evidently sat in the former mint building's basement for years after the church stopped striking coins with them (which may have been as late as the 1870s)...
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
@Regulated said:
I love seeing the mormon dies out on display. They evidently sat in the former mint building's basement for years after the church stopped striking coins with them (which may have been as late as the 1870s)...
Thanks. FWIW, Karl Moulton included my photo I took of the dies in his numismatic book on the "Franklin Hoard."
... a copy of which holds a place of honor on our host's shelf
@northcoin said:
Well this one - which I once owned - is "California Gold" although minted in Salt Lake City by Brigham Young from the gold dust the recently discharged Mormon Battalion members who helped discover the gold at Sutter's Mill used to pay their "tithes."
Thanks for resurrecting this thread. It is always fun to find a post you made years ago and complexly forgot about it. At least now I have a replacement for the pictured coin.
@Wahoo554 said:
Reviving this old threat. Just picked up my first example of pioneer gold. A well worn example with great eye appeal and lots of character.
What a beautiful example, one that passed through many hands during the gold rush. You should be proud to own it, as I'm sure you are!
I don't have too much of my set left, but here are a couple things I still enjoy. Not strictly CA pioneer gold, per se, but loosely fits the definition.
Bonus points if anyone recognizes the background of the 2nd pic.
@Regulated said:
I love seeing the mormon dies out on display. They evidently sat in the former mint building's basement for years after the church stopped striking coins with them (which may have been as late as the 1870s)...
Thanks. FWIW, Karl Moulton included my photo I took of the dies in his numismatic book on the "Franklin Hoard."
... a copy of which holds a place of honor on our host's shelf
Wow, forgot that post a well. Still have Karl Moulton's book, "Franklin Hoard," but sadly Karl passed away since the above posting.
@Lakesammman said:
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.
I got the other two from the Stacks (Ford) auction, that was the one with the blue paper. He was the Treasurer for the territorial government. William K. Kilbourne October 11, 1847 – September 28, 1849 Appointed, elected by the Provisional Legislature on February 13, 1849
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What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
One of my five favorite Pioneer Gold Coins of all time (the finer of two in private hands):
And a die trial for the piece (also the finer of two in private hands):
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
Augustus Humbert's personal slug, struck in proof:
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
The finest 884-Thousandths USAOG $20 that I sold a couple weeks ago:
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
A unique Large Head Wass Molitor $20:
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
Just got this graded at Long Beach:
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
Ok @Regulated , if you going to post stuff like this
I’m taking my token and going home
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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 FOR SALE
And H.E. Gruber's Mountain $20. I proved it was specially struck, and then got to spend two years in court trying to get paid for my work:
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
Don't - I love those dancing bears tokens...
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
@Regulated - beautiful examples! Thanks for posting such a stupendous group.
It's a privilege to get to handle/share this stuff.
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
@Regulated - Really cool coins! Thanks for sharing
wOw. is that one fresh? amazing.
It was graded MS60 by PCGS back in the early '90s, and could probably have gone MS62 - I don't have my pedigree information here with me, but it has always been considered the finest example.
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
Beautiful coin.
Did you succeed after two years?
We were awarded $225,000, I think, which covered legal fees.
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
Is this one available?
I believe this piece, BG-301, was from the Jack Totheroh’s Collection and it is in the upcoming Heritage auction.
Well this one - which I once owned - is "California Gold" although minted in Salt Lake City by Brigham Young from the gold dust the recently discharged Mormon Battalion members who helped discover the gold at Sutter's Mill used to pay their "tithes."
I love seeing the mormon dies out on display. They evidently sat in the former mint building's basement for years after the church stopped striking coins with them (which may have been as late as the 1870s)...
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
An incredibly rare Conway Quarter Eagle from the Colorado gold rush:
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
While we're on Colorado, here's a Parsons:
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
Thanks. FWIW, Karl Moulton included my photo I took of the dies in his numismatic book on the "Franklin Hoard."
... a copy of which holds a place of honor on our host's shelf
And of course the Moffat $20 in PCGS AU58 CAC I posted was via @Regulated That's where all the best stuff originates
Not all, but I do hog a lot of it.
What is now proved was once only imagined. - William Blake
Reviving this old threat. Just picked up my first example of pioneer gold. A well worn example with great eye appeal and lots of character.
Thanks for resurrecting this thread. It is always fun to find a post you made years ago and complexly forgot about it. At least now I have a replacement for the pictured coin.
Wow, great thread and some beautiful coins!
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Thank you for the revival @Wahoo554 , fantastic thread and congrats on a nice newp!
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What a beautiful example, one that passed through many hands during the gold rush. You should be proud to own it, as I'm sure you are!
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Yea but it sure is deep.
Oh I know, it's more than fine. That's the problem, I don't want to get out after I get in. And I have "obligations".
I don't have too much of my set left, but here are a couple things I still enjoy. Not strictly CA pioneer gold, per se, but loosely fits the definition.
Bonus points if anyone recognizes the background of the 2nd pic.
Originally had 3 of these BG-104’s 1854 octagonal quarter dollars .This is the last one left.
Wow, forgot that post a well. Still have Karl Moulton's book, "Franklin Hoard," but sadly Karl passed away since the above posting.
Sorry, just had too
Very nice Moffat $5 Yahoo554. Dan always has cool stuff!
A well circulate 35 Norris with CAC purchased in 2023. Shown on this thread in 2018.
outstanding example !!
Top 10 Cal Fractional Type Set
successful BST with Ankurj, BigAl, Bullsitter, CommemKing, DCW(7), DesertMoon, Downtown1974, Elmerfusterpuck, Joelewis, Mach1ne, Minuteman810430, Modcrewman, Nankraut, Nederveit2, Philographer(5), Proofcollection, Realgator, Silverpop, SurfinxHI, TomB and Yorkshireman(3)
I got the other two from the Stacks (Ford) auction, that was the one with the blue paper. He was the Treasurer for the territorial government. William K. Kilbourne October 11, 1847 – September 28, 1849 Appointed, elected by the Provisional Legislature on February 13, 1849
Wow, those are some exceptional coins. That Bechtler $5 is fantastic.