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1/4 California Gold - Authenticity Check

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Thinking about buying this coin, but want to make sure.

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1/4---California-Gold---Authenticity-Check
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Very likely not a genuine California fractional gold. Almost all authentic pieces will show the denomination (DOL or DOLLAR). Also, the depiction of a bear suggests a 20th century replica. Some reproductions may still have some gold content though.
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@mdp, I agree that presence of the bear makes this a token instead of a coin, but you may find this reading interesting:

https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/cate...52-1882/1659
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