Money Talks - Rushing Through Panama: Numismatics on the Journey to the American Gold Rush
(2020)
Multi-Media Summary
Using primary sources and other relevant information, this presentation focuses on the intricate nature of numismatics during the American Gold Rush - a watershed moment in U.S. history, often overlooked by what came after miners arrived in 1850s California. The coins and currencies used during this westward journey will be discussed. Presenter: Jack E. Topping.