California Gold Rush Jumbo Commemorative Medal Coin Proof $199.95

  

Celebrating the 170th Anniversary of the California Gold Rush. A 4 silver-plated coin accented in 24k gold. Engraved with a short history of the California Gold Rush. Copper silver- and gold-layered with Diamond Effect Finish.

California Gold Rush Jumbo Commemorative Coin. On January 24, 1848, it happened - builder James Marshall struck gold. Rather, he discovered some gold nuggets near Sacramento, California. He was constructing John Sutter's mill when he made the discovery, and news quickly spread.

Thus began the California Gold Rush, as over 300,000 people all over the world migrated to California. It was among the biggest migrations in human history, spurred by the dream of immediate riches. Within the first half-decade of the Gold Rush, these individuals uncovered millions of ounces of the mineral. But the discovery of valuable gold wasn't the only thing happening during this time.

The area experienced unprecedented growth, causing the population of the West to explode, and California was the 31st area admitted to the Union as a state. The California Gold Rush stands in America's history as an event that revitalized the economy, though it came at the cost of hardships and heartbreak for many. We commemorate this part of the nation's history with the California Gold Rush Jumbo Commemorative Coin. About the 170th Anniversary California Gold Rush Coin. This 170th anniversary California Gold Rush coin will be a unique and eye-catching addition to your collection. At 4 inches in diameter, it's a gigantic piece with impressive detail that's sure to stand out among your other coins. The silver-plated coin with 24k gold details depicts a prospector's tools on one side. Prospectors used a pan, portrayed on the obverse, to sift through deposits in search of gold.

The portrayal of the pan on this colossal California Gold Rush commemorative coin features a 24k gold accent, as if the prospector has struck gold. Surrounding the pan are tableaus of life as a prospector, and at the topof this side are the words American Gold Rush. The border, detailed in brilliant 24k gold, includes information about gold rushes throughout the 19th century. The reverse features a similar detail with a description of the California Gold Rush.

This side also features an engraving of a detailed prospector panning for gold, again with brilliant 24k detail. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Exonumia\Fantasy Issue Coins".2013" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.