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CALIFORNIA GOLD DISCOVERY SEMICENTENNIAL
1898
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Research fails to establish either origin of this medal
or nature and extent of "jubilee" celebration which latter obviously must
have been limited. For additional facts on discovery of gold in California,
see Part I, California Gold Discovery Centennial--1948 and
California Gold Rush Centennial--1949
 
Photos courtesy of Fred Holabird
Obv. In center are 3 gold prospectors apparently
examining gold nugget in hand of one; to l., partly within scroll, 1848;
to r., partly within scroll, 1898; below Gold Discovery /
Jan. 24 / San Francisco, Cal.; above all, around
Semi-Centennial Jubilee; beaded border.
Rev. In upper half is covered wagon drawn by
team of oxen proceeding l.; two people in wagon and another walking beside
oxen; below 1848; in lower half is train proceeding l.; below 1898;
beaded border.
HK-642 Gilt Brass. 35mm.
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