(c.1913) Token "$50" Jankovsky-213F Gilt Brass G. G. Brinker S. F. Souvenir Fifty Dollar

Coin Details

Description

This gilt brass token, cataloged as Jankovsky-213F, is a variant of the G. G. Brinker San Francisco souvenir fifty-dollar slug facsimile. The "F" suffix in the Jankovsky catalog indicates a die variety or finish variant distinguishing it from the standard J-213 piece. G. G. Brinker produced these souvenir tokens in conjunction with the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition and related San Francisco tourism, tapping into the enduring public fascination with Gold Rush-era currency. The gilt finish over brass creates the visual impression of gold without the precious metal cost, making these souvenirs accessible to tourists and casual collectors. Brinker's series helped popularize California numismatic history among a broad audience, and these tokens remain among the most recognized California souvenir pieces in the numismatic market.

Rarity Notes

Gilt brass, Jankovsky-213F variant. Die or finish variety of the standard J-213.

Cross References

PCGS #924048; Jankovsky-213F; G. G. Brinker San Francisco Souvenir $50 Variant