Spencer Collection of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
MI-251/44 AR, Queene Anne's Bounty


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Set Details
Coin Description: SC$1 1948 CA HK-497 GOLD DISCOVERY CENTENNIAL
Grade: NGC MS 66
Owner: Spencer Collection
 
Set Category: Token & Medals
Set Name: Spencer Collection of World and U.S. Historical Medals Including So-Called Dollars
Slot Name: MI-251/44 AR, Queene Anne's Bounty
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

Medal, 1948, Gilt w/Gold Plate, CALIFORNIA GOLD DISCOVERY CENTENNIAL, So Called Dollar, HK-497 Gilt w/Gold Plate, NGC MS66, Cert# 2521239-005. This is a 1948 California Gold Discovery Centennial $50 Slug Facsimile. Type I. HK-497. Rarity-4. Gilt Bronze w/Gold Plate. MS-66. Obv: miner panning for gold at Sutter's Mill. Rv. Great Seal of California, Helmeted Female Figure, facing left, holding spear in right hand, while left hand rests on Shield, Ships sail in Bay, CA Bear at top. Medals Struck by Irvine & Jachens, for the California Gold Discovery Centennial were designed by the California Medallist Society. This is a gorgeous, fully struck medal with bright golden luster and exceptional preservation. This example is higher graded than the MS65 specimen found in the famous Ostheimer sale.

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