1927-Dated Silver J-927 C.C. Julian New Monte Cristo Slug NGC AU 50
1927-Dated Silver J-927 C.C. Julian New Monte Cristo Slug NGC AU 50
1927-Dated Silver J-927 C.C. Julian New Monte Cristo Slug NGC AU 50
1927-Dated Silver J-927 C.C. Julian New Monte Cristo Slug NGC AU 50
1927-Dated Silver J-927 C.C. Julian New Monte Cristo Slug NGC AU 50
1927-Dated Silver J-927 C.C. Julian New Monte Cristo Slug NGC AU 50
1927-Dated Silver J-927 C.C. Julian New Monte Cristo Slug NGC AU 50
1927-Dated Silver J-927 C.C. Julian New Monte Cristo Slug NGC AU 50
1927-Dated Silver J-927 C.C. Julian New Monte Cristo Slug NGC AU 50
1927-Dated Silver J-927 C.C. Julian New Monte Cristo Slug NGC AU 50

1927-Dated Silver J-927 C.C. Julian New Monte Cristo Slug NGC AU 50

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This medal marks C.C. Julian’s attempt to distract regulators from his collapsing Julian Petroleum Company by acquiring and promoting physical mining operations. The New Monte Cristo Mine was part of that effort, but it was quickly shut down by California authorities. Julian fled to China in 1933, where he reportedly died by suicide while facing extradition for securities fraud.

These slugs were produced to promote investor confidence, masquerading as symbols of legitimacy while functioning as bold advertising tokens during a time of speculative mania. Most were not preserved, and high-grade silver examples are rare.

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CVC & Collectables presents a historically significant and visually striking 1927-dated silver slug, issued by notorious promoter Courtney Chauncey Julian to commemorate the short-lived New Monte Cristo Mining Company near Wickenburg, Arizona. Graded NGC AU 50, this sharply detailed and octagonal piece is struck in .925 fine silver, and cataloged as J-927.

Token Highlights:

  • Issuer: C.C. Julian / New Monte Cristo Mining Company
  • Date: 1927
  • Type: Private promotional medal/token (J-927)
  • Composition: .925 Sterling Silver
  • Weight: Approx. 28–30 g
  • Diameter: 42 mm
  • Shape: Octagonal
  • Grade: NGC AU 50
  • Engraver/Designer: C.C. Julian

Obverse:

Inscribed “C.C. Julian” around a central image of a bear—likely referencing California or Julian’s bold persona.

Reverse:

Features pickaxe and shovel, inscribed “New Monte Cristo” and the date 1927, representing Julian’s mining venture.

Collectibility:

Sought after for its blend of numismatic artistry, scam-era Americana, and its association with one of the most infamous financial charlatans of the 1920s. An essential piece for collectors of financial fraud memorabilia, silver slugs, and early American promotional exonumia.

Condition

Uncirculated Detail
Grade

NGC
Year

1859
Metal Type Silver
Metal Purity s.925

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