"California" doosje voor miniatuurpenningen 1849 1849

This 1849 "California" token, designed by Joseph Moore, was created during the California Gold Rush. The obverse features three men panning for gold with mountains in the background, while the reverse depicts a ship and a building. This token exemplifies the artistic response to the gold rush of the time, capturing the excitement and opportunity that brought people to California in the mid-19th century. The small, circular design allowed for the token to be easily carried by prospectors and served as a reminder of the journey to California.