The discovery of gold in California in 1849 changed the course of American history, pulling in over 300,000 people hoping to strike it rich. These determined adventurers, called forty-niners, left behind everything familiar to explore the western frontier. Their journey has become one of the most memorable chapters of the nations past. The image of a lone miner crouched beside a river, gold pan in hand, remains tied to the era. BGASC now offers the 3 oz Antique Finish Prospector Silver Statue to honor this time in history.

Highlights:

• Comes with a standard shipping box and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• Features a 3D sculpture of a frontier-era prospector!
• Made by Gold Spartan!
• Hand-poured silver!
• Antique silver finish!
• Limited casting of only 100 statues!
• Contains 3 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
• Depicts a kneeling prospector holding a gold pan.
• Laser-engraved serial numbers and hallmarks.
• Please note: each statue may vary in weight up to .2 up or down from the listed weight; all COA weights will match that listed on the statue.

Each 3 oz Antique Finish Prospector Silver Statue from BGASC ships in a secure box from Gold Spartan and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. These statues are poured by hand and feature an antique-style finish. Every piece includes a laser-engraved serial number and hallmark, and slight differences between each statue add to its unique character.

Design

The statue shows a prospector kneeling down while carefully swirling water in his pan. This was a common sight in the early gold rush days. While many started as lone miners, the mining industry grew fast. By the mid-1800s, more advanced techniques like hydraulic mining became common, allowing for larger-scale operations.

History

As gold discoveries spread across North America, so did waves of settlers and miners. One important event that followed was the Klondike Gold Rush in the 1890s, where hopeful miners traveled to Canadas Yukon region. The journey was tough, with many making the climb over the snowy Chilkoot Trail. They had to carry large amounts of supplies to make it through the trip and follow Canadian rules before starting their search for gold.

Ordering

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