¼ Dollar (California Territorial Gold "Octogonal Liberty Head")
United States · 1870 · Gold
Specifications
| Years | 1870 |
| Denomination | ¼ Dollar |
| Composition | Gold |
| Gross weight | 0.31 g |
| Shape | Octagonal (8-sided) |
| Type | Merchant tokens |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Liberty Head facing left, lying letter 'G' under; 13 flowers around.
Reverse
Denomination and date within a wreath.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of gold and weighs 0.31 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 ¼ Dollar (California Territorial Gold "Octogonal Liberty Head") made of silver or gold?
No — the ¼ Dollar (California Territorial Gold "Octogonal 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 ¼ Dollar (California Territorial Gold "Octogonal Liberty Head") minted?
The ¼ Dollar (California Territorial Gold "Octogonal Liberty Head") was issued 1870.
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