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PCGS Number: 10309 Coin Date: (1861) Denomination (Short): G$2 1/2 Denomination (Long): $2.50 Gold Variety: Parsons & Co. Variety 2: K-1 Desg: MS Composition: Gold Mintage: 6 known Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold Coinage Years: 1861 Mint Location: Tarryall Mines, Colorado Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Six stamp ore crushing mill Jno. PARSON & Co. ORO Reverse Description: Federal eagle PIKES PEAK GOLD 2 ½ D. General Notes: 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. PCGS #: 10309 NGC ID: CRKT
