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dsfreeworld Pillar of the Community United States 4337 Posts	Posted 06/05/2013 8:46 pm 1876 BG-799 25C okay, so I couldn't help myself. I figured what's a gold collection with out at least one cali fractional piece. For those of you that have not seen one of these, its about the size of a green pea, literally. It's so tiny in-hand. thanks for looking enjoy Report this Post to the Staff

nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15419 Posts	Posted 06/05/2013 9:03 pm Amazing that the craftsmen of the day could include so much detail in such a small coin. I'm guessing F/VF based on nominal grading standards. Thanks for sharing this unusual and undoubtedly rare coin. David Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
D0ubl3Eagle Pillar of the Community United States 5854 Posts	Posted 06/05/2013 11:54 pm I'll take a stab at it and say MS-62. It doesn't appear to have any flat, dark spots on the design that would indicate wear and the overall surfaces seem a little bit too lustrous to be a circulated coin. Since I am not at all familiar with California fractional gold, my guess is probably no better than anyone else. Sweet acquisition! Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 06/06/2013 01:43 am I'll take a guess with AU55. Glad you bought certified! ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 06/06/2013 03:01 am I think MS63 not very familar with them and my first guess at grading one of these tiny coins. This is an octagonal coin? The lines on the reverse that look like scratches I believe are adjustment files either on the planchet or from damage to the die and not the coin itself. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
dsfreeworld Pillar of the Community United States 4337 Posts	Posted 06/06/2013 08:57 am My pics did not help. This coin is fully lustrous and in-hand is much better than the pics. I would never buy one of these not in a slab and I won't be buying anymore. I just wanted one for the collection since they are so unique and cool looking. The dealer I bought it from went off price guides versus recent hammer drops at HA and other places so I feel like I at least got a fair deal. Report this Post to the Staff
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