1870 California Fractional Gold 1/2 Dollar Round Liberty Head
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1870 California Fractional Gold 1/2 Dollar Round Liberty Head
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Brand: Generic/Private/Unknown
1870 California Fractional Gold 1/2 Dollar Round Liberty Head BG-1024
Capture a true artifact of the Wild West with this stunning 1870 California Fractional Gold Half Dollar. Struck during the legendary post-Gold Rush era when small-denomination change was scarce, these privately minted fractional gold pieces played a vital role in frontier commerce and later became highly prized tokens of American history. Featuring the classic left-facing Liberty Head design on the obverse and an elegant laurel wreath framing the denomination on the reverse, this miniature gold treasure immediately commands attention. Its historic ex-jewelry status tells an authentic story of a piece that was likely worn proudly as a personal heirloom or souvenir charm for generations. Perfect for numismatists and historical collectors alike, this verified piece adds immense character, prestige, and tangible value to any online investment portfolio or physical collection showcased at Gold & Silver Assay.
Country: United States (Private/Territorial Issue)
Composition: Gold (Typically ranges between .500 to .850 fine for this period)
Denomination: 1/2 Dollar
Mintage: Unknown (Struck privately by local jewelers/miners; no official federal mint records exist)
Weight: 0.33 g / 0.01164 oz / 0.01061 Troy oz
Gold Weight: 0.165 g / 0.00582 oz / 0.00530 Troy oz (Estimated based on an average .500 fineness baseline)
Dimensions: 11.7 mm
Lettering and Edging: Obverse: 13 Stars surrounding Liberty Head / Reverse: "1/2 DOLLAR 1870" within a wreath / Reeded Edge
Strike Type: Regular Business Strike
Variety: BG-1024 (Round Liberty Head, Wreath Reverse)
Coin Designer and Design: Struck by private entities/engravers in California
Composition: Gold (Typically ranges between .500 to .850 fine for this period)
Denomination: 1/2 Dollar
Mintage: Unknown (Struck privately by local jewelers/miners; no official federal mint records exist)
Weight: 0.33 g / 0.01164 oz / 0.01061 Troy oz
Gold Weight: 0.165 g / 0.00582 oz / 0.00530 Troy oz (Estimated based on an average .500 fineness baseline)
Dimensions: 11.7 mm
Lettering and Edging: Obverse: 13 Stars surrounding Liberty Head / Reverse: "1/2 DOLLAR 1870" within a wreath / Reeded Edge
Strike Type: Regular Business Strike
Variety: BG-1024 (Round Liberty Head, Wreath Reverse)
Coin Designer and Design: Struck by private entities/engravers in California
Condition - Circulated (Details Grade due to being holed/attached to a jump ring loop for jewelry use) - See Pictures
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