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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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Coin Value History
(1861) G$2 1/2 Parsons & Co., K-1 MS
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(1861) G$2 1/2 Parsons & Co., K-1 MS
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