20 Dollars, Diana Gambling House, United States, n.d.

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One (1) 20 dollar coin

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United States , n.d.

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Obverse Image: N/A

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Obverse Text: GAMES OF CHANCE / CAL. / COIN / GOLD / TWENTY DOLLARS

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Reverse Image: N/A

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Reverse Text: DIANA / CLAY / TO / COMMERCIAL / STREETS / DRINKS / SAN FRANCISCO CAL.

This piece is likely to be a modern fantasy from the mid-twentieth century. Fantasy pieces can take advantage of an intense enthusiasm for material related to the old West, the California Gold Rush, and the pioneer spirit in search of the American Dream.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Of Issue: United States: California

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Coins, Currency and Medals, Josiah K. Lilly Jr. Collection

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Related Web Publication: http://americanhistory.si.edu/coins/glossary.cfm

Related Publication: Glossary of Coins and Currency Terms

Credit Line: Estate of Josiah K. Lilly

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.159.1125Accession Number: 283645Catalog Number: 68.159.1125

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall metal)0 (overall die axis)0 (overall die axis measurement)struck (overall production method)Measurements: overall: 34 mm; 1 11/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-10ba-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1101621

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