https://www.siliconvalley.com/2024/11/20/rare-coin-issued-after-the-california-gold-rush-sold-at-auction-for-1-4-million/ > By JAIMIE DING | Associated Press > LOS ANGELES  — Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare $20 “double eagle” gold coin at a Southern California auction house Tuesday afternoon, but only one walked away victorious after paying a hefty price.