Token - California Territorial Gold (Liberty Head and Bear)
California Republic · 1849 · Gold
Specifications
| Years | 1849 |
| Denomination | — |
| Composition | Gold |
| Gross weight | 0.25 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Shape | Round |
| Type | Merchant tokens |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Liberty Head facing to left, nine stars around. Anepigraph.
Reverse
A bear under a wreath of leaves with the date inside, legend around.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of gold and weighs 0.25 g. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. Base-metal valuations live in the base metal coin calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Token - California Territorial Gold (Liberty Head and Bear) made of silver or gold?
No — the Token - California Territorial Gold (Liberty Head and Bear) is gold, so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.
What years was the Token - California Territorial Gold (Liberty Head and Bear) minted?
The Token - California Territorial Gold (Liberty Head and Bear) was issued 1849.
How big is a Token - California Territorial Gold (Liberty Head and Bear)?
It weighs 0.25 g and measures 10 mm across (gold).
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