½ Dollar (California Territorial Gold "Round Liberty Head")
United States · 1870–1871 · Gold
Specifications
| Years | 1870–1871 |
| Denomination | ½ Dollar |
| Composition | Gold |
| Gross weight | 0.44 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Type | Merchant tokens |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Liberty Head facing left, letter 'G' under and date at bottom; 13 flowers around.
Reverse
Denomination and letters "CAL" within a wreath, start at top.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of gold and weighs 0.44 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 ½ Dollar (California Territorial Gold "Round Liberty Head") made of silver or gold?
No — the ½ Dollar (California Territorial Gold "Round Liberty Head") 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 ½ Dollar (California Territorial Gold "Round Liberty Head") minted?
The ½ Dollar (California Territorial Gold "Round Liberty Head") was issued 1870–1871.
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