What are Pioneer gold coins?

Pioneer gold coins that were created out of necessity in pioneer towns to turn gold ore into currency. These coins were struck by unofficial mints and companies across the United States mostly from 1830-1860 during the gold rush. Due to the lack of record keeping among these private institutions, it is hard to verify modern claims of Pioneer gold coins, and thus there have been reports of fake Pioneer coins on the market. Genuine coins, however, can be worth anywhere from $100-$1000 each.

 

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