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Illustration, "Dahlonega," Gold-Mining in Georgia, Harper's new monthly magazine. v. 59, September 1879
Illustration showing Dahlonega, Georgia; date depicted unknown
Illustration, "The Proof is in the Pudding," Gold-Mining in Georgia, Harper's new monthly magazine. v. 59, September 1879
Illustration showing people panning for gold in Georgia
Article, "GOLD," The Georgia Journal, 1 August 1829
Article reporting the discovery of gold in Habersham County, Georgia; compiled from two different columns
Gold mining scrip, 20 dollars, Belfast Mining Company, undated
Scrips are a form of currency that is privately issued, in this case by a company. Belfast Mining Company was founded in 1834 by a group of men with family from Ireland. They were among a group of mining companies formed to profit off the gold found…
Gold mining scrip, 100 dollars, Belfast Mining Company, undated
Scrips are a form of currency that is privately issued, in this case by a company. Belfast Mining Company was founded in 1834 by a group of men with family from Ireland. They were among a group of mining companies formed to profit off the gold found…
Gold mining scrip, 10 dollars, Pigeon Roost Mining Company, 8 November 1837
Pigeon Roost Mining Company issued the first known gold mining scrip, privately issued money, in the country from its company store or office bank. This scrip was issued on on November 8th, 1837 to a Mr. Blackman.
Gold mining scrip, 5 dollars, Pigeon Roost Mining Company, 8 November 1837
Pigeon Roost Mining Company issued the first known gold mining scrip, privately issued money, in the country from its company store or office bank. This scrip was issued on on November 8th, 1837 to a Mr. Blackman.
Gold coin, 5 dollars, reverse view, Dahlonega, 1861
Gold coin manufactured at the U.S. mint in Dahlonega
Gold coin, 5 dollars, front view, Dahlonega, 1861
Gold coin manufactured at the U.S. mint in Dahlonega