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INeverSaidThat New Member Czechia 17 Posts	Posted 08/23/2025 4:05 pm Hi, what do you think about this coin? Is it worth having it graded? Report this Post to the Staff

thq Pillar of the Community United States 3343 Posts	Posted 08/23/2025 4:19 pm No. It's a low-value token of some kind. There were California fractional gold coins made in 1853 but they don't look like this. "Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire Report this Post to the Staff
INeverSaidThat New Member Czechia 17 Posts	Posted 08/23/2025 4:29 pm OK, just found it very similar to 1853 Indian #2 listed here http://calgoldcoin.com/oldhtml/wreath5.htm . It was next to a 1927 gold $20 and an 1882 gold $10. I haven't tested this for gold because it is so tiny. So should I have it tested for gold? Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34441 Posts	Posted 08/23/2025 9:14 pm Quote: So should I have it tested for gold? Yes this is always good practice (although obviously should be non-destructive testing). I'm a little concerned about what looks like lighter metal peeking out in the more worn spots though. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 08/29/2025 2:36 pm I suspect it is base metal of some kind with a gold plate. It appears to be a token and not an actual Cal. pioneer fractional. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
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