1850 $50 gold slug used by pioners california

i would like some information on this coin and was wondering how much it would cost

 

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is it a coin, or a gold 'slug? do you have a picture?

sorry i cant be of any help

oh! and welcome to the forum

 

Do you mean like this one? ....approx. 75,000 and UP depending on condition,assayer, rarity, and ownership list.

http://www.reisbord.com/1851LE$50slug.htm

But there is a demand for "imitation slugs" or "So Called Slugs ( medals) and NGC has
a registry for them
Much less expensive, but I don't collect them

http://www.collectors-society.com/r...Collection.aspx?Tab=list&UserCollectionID=337

Jim

 

the coin looks like that kind of but its double sided of the eagle and its like gold

 

Are you sure double sided? The reason I ask is the only $50 territorial/assay gold I'm aware of is the Humbert pieces, which have an eagle on one side and a geometric pattern on the other:

http://coins.ha.com/common/search_results.php?Ne=304&Ntt=$50&Ntk=SI_Titles&N=51+790+231+325

They are very expensive.

That said, I am anything but an expert about these...Mike

 

no it kind has that logo but its on both sides and it doesnt look that sloppy its allot more neatly cut

 

I can't help you then, but you might check out the auction archives link here and take a look at all the $50 territorial gold:

http://coins.ha.com/common/search_results.php?Ne=304&Ntt=$50&Ntk=SI_Titles&N=51+790+231+325

There are many pages to look through.

 

dang none of those look like it

 

im gonna take pictures please keep this page up im a history buff and someone gave me this for a good price and im in complete shock if its worth the amount i think its worth

 

There are several different $50 gold slugs, but I'm almost positive thatnone of them have the same or almost th same design on both sides. I also note that this is supposed to be an 1850 gold slug, but the eagle side of the slug does not contain the date. How do you know it is 1850?

 

If it looks more neatly cut than those shown on the Heritage link, chances are it's not authentic. These are big, 2.5 ounce chunks of a soft metal that pick up bumps and bruises like a 4-year-old at a playground. Post a weight in addition to the picture if you can measure it accurately.

 

I have two of the California Gold Discovery Centennial medals,
they are quite interesting from a historical standpoint.



California Gold Discovery Centennial Medal - Miner Standing

Obverse:
Miner facing left standing in creek holding pan
THE DAYS OF OLD - THE DAYS OF GOLD - THE DAYS OF FORTY NINE / CALIFORNIA

Reverse:
Copy of U.S. Assay Office $50 gold piece with eagle and shield
IMITATION OF FAMOUS CALIFORNIA FIFTY DOLLAR GOLD SLUG, USED BY THE PIONEERS / 1850
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIFTY DOLLS. / 000 THOU.

Brass, 41mm, 29.66gm
Octagonal, coin orientation, Holabird and Kagin number J-149



California Gold Discovery Centennial Medal - Miner Kneeling

Obverse:
Miner facing right kneeling in creek holding pan
THE DAYS OF OLD - THE DAYS OF GOLD - THE DAYS OF FORTY NINE / CALIFORNIA

Reverse:
Copy of U.S. Assay Office $50 gold piece with eagle and shield
IMITATION OF FAMOUS CALIFORNIA FIFTY DOLLAR GOLD SLUG, USED BY THE PIONEERS / 1850
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIFTY DOLLS. / 000 THOU.

Brass, 42mm, 22.40gm
Octagonal, coin orientation, Holabird and Kagin number J-132

 

Not trying to hijack your thread I have a similar coin... at least I think and I cant find it either... I know it is not the actual coin... I have weighed it... I don't remember the weight off the top of my head but I remember it weighted less.... I have not been able to find it online either...

 

Re: russelle's item:

Many similar items to the octagonal "slugs" have been made over the years.

A number were made for the 1948-1949 California Gold Rush Centennial.

This item looks like one of them, the loop indicates that it was possibly made as a medallion.

I would be curious about the diameter of this item.

 

I have one of these coins in a octagon holder with a loop on it. It reads on the holder: memento of famous California fifty dollar gold slug, used by the pioneers. On the coin itself, it has eagles on both sides, with WE TRUST above the eagles (on both sides) United States of America . Fifty Dolls Does this memento has a value, and would you know the gram weight without weighing the coin Thanks!

 

Judith, we need pictures to answer your questions.

 

Go to Google, type in: California Facsimile Slugs. You will find photos and a Reference Guide. I forgot who the author is. Some of these pieces are worth a little money, especially if they are in "as made" condition. The ones in my collection were all purchased long ago when they were not popular and sold for a few bucks as tokens. I have not seen one for sale now less than $40. I am aware that ICG has slabbed over two dozen. I was able to borrow their reference book on a CD overnight to see what I had.

The chance of your piece being made of gold is a million to one. Sorry. If You post photos eventually, I'll get one of my friends to look it up on their CD

 

I actually have the same question. I came across this coin and it is the exactly same double sided eagle that H3RO mentions above. Unfortunately I can't find any information, which makes me think it may be just an imitation coin and mostly likely much more recent than 1850.

Front and back pictures attached. They are identical it seems to me.

Any information is much appreciated.