1849 "California" medal

Dentuck

Does anyone have any information on this token / medalet?





Please forgive the amateurish photos; I'll try to get some better ones uploaded.

coinsarefun

I'm fairly sure its a gaming token.




Stefanie

coinsarefun

The one on the left is a gaming counter token.
It should look like yours(reverse)





Very cool by the way....



Stefanie

AOEDAD

1849 California Counter / Gambling Token - 5 dollars with Miner - Brass/Gilt This game counter was used in the Gambling Halls of the old West. It is the approximate size of a half eagle and bears an imitation of the Liberty five dollar obverse. The reverse depicts a miner examining a nugget with palm trees in the background. These pieces were apparently made in England and shipped to the United States. Listed as R.1 in the Kagin Territorial Reference. NGC will now Certify them.

take care ! ... tj

Dentuck

Thank you both for the information!

Now for the crucial question that always follows "What is it?": Is it worth a million dollars?

coinsarefun

Depends on condition. Its not rare. I will take a stab at the price and say $40-$60
But don't kill me if I'm wrong


Stefanie

jonathanb

The condition for that piece is far better than usual.

RichieURich

Looks like an eBay photo, Dentuck!

Dentuck

LOL ... "Rare solid-gold Forty-Niner token, brilliant Deep Cameo prooflike, as found in grandfather's estate. Bidding starts at 99 cents, reserve is a low $50,000."