Name: (1861) G$2 1/2 Parsons & Co., K-1 MS
SKU: 11868

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The undated Parsons & Company quarter eagles depict a quartz stamping mill on the obverse, possibly based upon the Gates & Company machinery owned by the Quincy Mining Company, in which Parsons was a partner. The reverse depicts a federal eagle, the legend PIKE’S PEAK GOLD, and the denomination. Of the six known pieces, only one example — an original choice AU that was part of the Garrett collection — remains in private hands.

Obverse Description

Six stamp ore crushing mill Jno. PARSON & Co. ORO

Reverse Description

Federal eagle PIKES PEAK GOLD 2 ½ D.

Catalog Information

GSID: 11868

Obverse Lettering: Jno. PARSON & Co. ORO

Reverse Lettering: PIKES PEAK GOLD 2 ½ D.

Strike Type: Business

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Reeded

Variety: Parsons & Co.

Variety 2: K-1

Coin Date: (1861)

Denomination: G$2 1/2

Designation: MS

Mint Location: Tarryall Mines, Colorado

Mintage: 6 known

Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold

Coinage Years: 1861

Composition: Gold

Rarity: H7

PCGS #: 10309

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