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.

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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 an eagle with a shield, the legend PIKES PEAK GOLD, and the denomination. Of the six known pieces, only one example—an original Choice About Uncirculated that was part of the Garrett collection—remains in private hands.

Obverse: Six-stamp ore-crushing mill, J. PARSON& Co. ORO

Reverse: Eagle with shield on breast, PIKES PEAK GOLD 2( D.