Originally posted by: jcping Most of these tokens with bear on reverse were made in 1970's. The best information to understand these tokens with bear can be find in this link
With fractional California gold when you see a bear, beware.
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The best information to understand these tokens with bear can be find in this link
http://www.calgoldcoin.com/
On left hand side click "California token guide"
Scroll down and click the 4th link "index of bear types"
You should be to get the answer you want.
Most of these tokens with bear on reverse were made in 1970's.
The best information to understand these tokens with bear can be find in this link
http://www.calgoldcoin.com/
On left hand side click "California token guide"
Scroll down and click the 4th link "index of bear types"
You should be to get the answer you want.
I didn't see a circular 1857 1/2 bear charm on that page. Could this be a new one to catalogue?