Pix of an 1848 CAL $2.50??? Sure would like to see.

topstuf

Any lucky souls out there who have one?

northcoin

While certainly of historical interest, there is really nothing of note to see when it comes to an 1848 CAL 2 1/2 gold piece. Too bad the mint wasn't into special design commemoratives back in 1848. Instead all we get is a counterstamp with unimaginative letters. There was an interesting thread on the topic of how easy it would be to counterfit an 1848 CAL using a non stamped 1848 and placing the coin into a resin hardened mold before doing the counterstamping. This is one coin I would avoid like the plague unless it was in a reputable holder by a service that guarantees authenticity.

northcoin

guess no one has one?

flaminio

Well, not mine (ha! I wish!) but here's an NGC 67 that was on Heritage recently:

ScarsdaleCoin

you can check one out on our web site under historical coins...enjoy