The man who found gold was James Marshill. There could be other people who found gold that time but they didnt want to tell or not bother to tell.
In Nubia they found gold, copper and iron ore
Alluvial gold is found in alluvium, which is the soil in and around rivers. Alluvial gold is often found through river flats and floodplains.
Gold has been found in many different places over the years. Gold has been found in: Iraq,California,Sierra Nevada,Africa, It is a natural occurance. You can find gold in nature.
John Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill in 1848. He found gold flakes in the traces of the saw mill. Soon it was leaked that gold was found. Sutter tried to stop it from getting out but a San Francisco newspaper had a headline about the discovery and soon 10,000 a day were arriving in the area. Over 300,000 people came to the state in the two years after the news. CA became a state in 1850 and Sutter lost everything.1884
They searched for it. Some found it. some paid for it and yet others stole it from those lucky enough to have found some. Nowadays we are not likely to find any the way they did at that time, but still. It is a possible possibility.
It was James Marshill
Their are real 1847 1 cent Hawaiian coins but this is not one of them. No gold 1 cent coins have ever been struck. It's likely a gold plated replica and has no collectible value.
One cent coins were never made of gold.
It was found in 1847 by Andrew Waugh.
The first U.S. $1 gold coins were minted in 1849.
1847. The comet was subsequently named "Miss Mitchell's comet" (Comet 1847 VI - its modern designation is C/1847 T1).
Liberia.
Yes, some 1847 Rogers cutlery pieces were gold plated, particularly in the mid-20th century when the company offered luxury items. These gold-plated versions were often marketed as special or limited editions and featured a distinctive appearance compared to the standard stainless steel offerings. However, the majority of 1847 Rogers cutlery is made from stainless steel and may not have gold plating. Always check specific pieces for their composition, as variations exist.
Where is gold normally found
Salt Lake City, Utah
Gold is found in the ground.
According to Coins catalogue, Hawaii, Hapa Henri 1847 coins were only copper. This coin could be fake brass or some similar metal.