2025

Central City,CO - Clear Creek and Giplin Counties - August 12, 1868 - Colorado Assay Office Assay Re

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Central City,CO - Clear Creek and Giplin Counties - August 12, 1868 - Colorado Assay Office Assay Re
No. 23C181 First known as part of the Kansas and Nebraska Territories, Colorado held territory status from 1861 until 1876 when it was incorporated into the Union as a state. Central City was founded in 1859 and considered “The Richest Square Mile on Earth” during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush (later known as the Colorado Gold Rush). Placer mining was initial preferred method of mining; however it was replaced by underground lode mining around 1863. The specimen in the receipt was assayed for William A. Brown, which came from a lode near the Montana Mining District. The specimen was assayed as having an estimated 12oz of silver per 2000lbs and 10dwts of gold per 2000lbs. There is small vignette of a miner in the lower left corner and a blank space reserved for a postal stamp. The dimensions of the assay receipt are 7.75” x 4.5”. In general, this receipt is in Very Fine condition.