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Thoughts appreciated as to the age of this token.
DHeath
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Ex-jewelery, and perhaps contemporary. It is poorly made, but not brass. It may be gold. There are 14 stars.
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Cameron Kiefer
Bear5 Obverse
Bear5 Reverse
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Hand cut small shagy bear shaped with a pig, facing left
A few lines for ground beneath, "1849" or nothing beneath that
Fancy floral pattern in front and behind
4 mountains with sunrise/set in middle, no denomination
"CALIFORNIA GOLD" in arc at top
Seen with Indian head surrounded by lots of small stars, with the 1849 reverse
Seen with Minerva with Eureka above and fewer, larger stars with the no-date reverse
The Indian head pieces appear to be much earlier work, either appear to be brass or gilt brass
Seen also with Liberty or Indian head and no mountains.
These three styles should probably be broken into three different bear types
Reported by Andy as Motivations Research products
The Indian head examples are worth around $10-15 each, the newer Minerva head pieces are worth $2-10 each,
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and it sets us apart from practitioners and consultants. Gregor