Fractional CA fantasy?

wev

I am assuming so, but is there information of it? I don't have my macro at hand, so this is a scan, which has added the reddening in areas

commoncents05

Yes, it is a fantasy piece.

-Paul

WillieBoyd2

I have read that any small California token with a bear on it is a fantasy.

http://users.scronline.com/lockem/calgold_faq.txt

mariner67

Charm.

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

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.

Zoins

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

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?

BillJones

With fractional California gold when you see a bear, beware.