1 oz Silver (San Francisco Committee of Vigilance) ND
| Silver (.999) | 31.1034 g | 39 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Bullion › Rounds |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1034 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#185551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The all-seeing eye at the center, surrounded by the title of the organization.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMMITTEE OF VIGILANCE.
ORGANIZED 9th JUNE 1851. REORGANIZED 14th MAY 1856.
Comment
The San Francisco Committee of Vigilance was a vigilante group formed in 1851. The catalyst for its formation was the criminality of the Sydney Ducks.[1] It was revived in 1856 in response to rampant crime and corruption in the municipal government of San Francisco, California. The need for extralegal intervention was apparent with the explosive population growth following the discovery of gold in 1848. The small town of about 900 individuals grew to a booming city of over 20,000 very rapidly.[2] This overwhelming growth in population made it nearly impossible for the previously established law enforcement to regulate any longer which resulted in the organization of vigilantes.
These militias hanged eight people and forced several elected officials to resign. Each Committee of Vigilance formally relinquished power after three months.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_Committee_of_Vigilance
