California gold token
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I picked up this 1856 Gold token, it looks like there are others online, I'm trying to find what the catalog number may be. Thanks.
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Although dated 1856, these were struck much later as replicas of California Fractional gold.
This one looks to be one of "Hart's Old Coins of the West" or something similar. Probably circa 1915. Should still be gold, though.
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How ICG graded the token: (1856) Charm MS CA Fractional Style 62
I have no idea what it's worth.
http://www.calgoldcoin.com/
good reference material - look under California gold token tab.
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Curious if you weighed it before you sent it in? I've got a few around here somewhere. Peace Roy
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Product of Nathan Joseph SF
Most likely circa 1906-1920
Probably 10K gold or less
Common die pairing
Value $30
I asked a friend of mine an authority on tokens, and CSDG gold
Rule of thumb is without a denomination like dollar or dol or even d on the reverse or a fraction of that, be careful.
Go to the PCGS Coin Facts website. Under the "California Fractional Gold" section, PCGS lists every legitimate California Fractional Gold coin by Breen-Gillio number and includes an obverse and reverse pic of each coin. If you can't find one whose pics matches your coin, then your coin is either a token, charm, or a fantasy coin.
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