The California Gold Rush of 1849 was a major turning point in American history. It drew hundreds of thousands of people from all over the country, all hoping to find gold and change their fortunes. These individuals, known as “forty-niners,” left behind their homes and jobs to chase the promise of wealth in the western frontier. Today, the image of a gold prospector panning in a river remains a familiar part of American culture. Right now, BullionMax has 1 oz Antique Finish Prospector Silver Statues available for purchase.

Statue Highlights:

• Arrives in a shipping box with a Certificate of Authenticity!
• 3D statue depicts a prospector!
• Made by Gold Spartan!
• Hand-poured!
• Antique polish!
• Limited casting of only 500 statues!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
• The design depicts a prospector with a gold pan in hand kneeling down.
• Laser-engraved hallmarks on the statue.
• Please note: each statue may vary in weight up to .2 up or down from the listed weight; all COA weights will match that listed on the statue.

Each 1 oz Antique Finish Prospector Silver Statue comes from Gold Spartan packaged in a shipping box and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. These statues are made from hand-poured silver and finished with an antique polish. Each one also has laser-engraved hallmarks and a unique serial number. Since these are hand-poured, no two are exactly the same.

Gold discoveries have always brought change to North America. After James Marshall found gold at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, a rush followed that led to California becoming a state, the growth of cross-country travel, and big changes in who lived and worked in the West.

The design of the 1 oz Antique Finish Prospector Silver Statue shows a single prospector kneeling with a gold pan in his hands. This simple tool was often used in rivers and creeks to search for small pieces of gold. Although many think of prospectors as independent miners working alone, large-scale operations quickly replaced them. By the 1850s, most gold was being mined using machines like water cannons that could wash away entire hillsides.

If you have any questions about silver bullion, our BullionMax customer service team is happy to help. Call us at 800-729-3202, chat with us online, or send us an email.