UPDATE: 1849 Mormon gold coin sells for $705K at auction,

[jeff of pa]

another draws $558K


They were the rarest of a seven-piece collection of Mormon coins made in 1849 that brought in nearly $2 million at an auction staged by Dallas-based Heritage Auctions.
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The territorial coins, put up for sale by a collector, went to an undisclosed buyer. Bidding ended Thursday night.

1849 Mormon gold coin sells for $705K at auction, another draws $558K | Fox News

 

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[macfinn]

Jeff I seem to remember some time ago you posted the newspaper article on the lost Mormon gold event. I have been unable to find it now and I have checked Newspapers.com and cannot find it. If you still have the post could you please repost. Many thanks, Macfinn

 

[jeff of pa]

not sure what "event" .

could this be it ?

the Mormon Gold Near Sturgis, Michigan

www.treasurenet.com

 

[macfinn]

1858 or so Mormon gold wagons attacked near Mormon peak and Red Canyon connection??

 

[jeff of pa]

Wagon Train Attacked by Indians (1858)

Someone just brought this to my attention. In March of 1858, Brigham Young received word that the U.S. Cavalry, commanded by General Albert Sidney Johnston was en route to invade Salt Lake City. Young loaded-up all the Mormon gold and silver to escape the government headed for San Bernardino...

www.treasurenet.com

 

[macfinn]

Yes that is the event but I thought there was a post of actual newspaper story and drawing of petroglyph….I could be mistaken….thank you for your prompt response and have a great evening.