The Golden Gate Sovereign (California)
A tribute to the pioneers of the Pacific, The Golden Gate Sovereign honors the 'Golden State.' Forged from a 90% silver proof California quarter, this piece captures the majestic silhouette of John Muir standing before the granite heights of Yosemite’s Half Dome, with a California Condor soaring above.
This design is a masterwork of natural grandeur, where our zero-tolerance engineering and multiple heat-annealing cycles preserve the detailed textures of the high-sierra wilderness. Every ring is refined with a multi-stage diamond-paste polish, yielding an 80,000-grit mirror finish that captures the brilliance of the California sun. Housed in our signature heat-branded walnut box, it is a wearable monument to the conservation, discovery, and enduring beauty of the American West.
Technical Specifications
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Size: 7.5 (Precision-centered and balanced).
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Material: Authentic 90% Silver Proof Statehood Quarter.
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Source: San Francisco Mint ("S" Mint Mark).
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Finish: Ultra-High Contrast Mirror Polish (80,000-grit).
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Precision: High-pressure forging with S7 tool steel dies and multiple heat-annealing cycles.
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Edge Refinement: Non-reeded edges finished on float glass with 3000-grit sandpaper for absolute flatness and comfort.
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Packaging: Solid Walnut presentation chest with custom-branded lid.
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Craftsmanship: Hand-forged in Las Vegas by combat veteran artisans.