1853 California Gold 1/2 Dollar But What?

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rimboomer New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 3:27 pm This coin indicates it is a California Gold 1/2 Dollar but it does not conform to the 1/2 dollar California gold coins with which I'm familiar. Can anyone give me an idea what this is? Thanks for your help. Report this Post to the Staff

biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 3:36 pm It is a modern reproduction, indicated by the presence of a bear and the absence of a denomination. The vast majority of the modern repros are gold-plated while a few are low karat gold(8-10k). Report this Post to the Staff
bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 4:58 pm to CCF Report this Post to the Staff
Finn235 Pillar of the Community United States 6130 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 6:03 pm Agreed... there are hundreds of modern "fantasy coins" of this type, ranging from gold to plastic. Yours is probably gold plated or made from a gold lookalike. How big is it and how much does it weigh? Report this Post to the Staff
rimboomer New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 6:24 pm Thanks. It is quite small, but about the size of an authentic $1/2 round coin. RIM Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 04/04/2014 6:50 pm Welcome to the CCF :-) swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
macmercury Pillar of the Community United States 5832 Posts	Posted 04/05/2014 09:04 am Nice fantasy piece! That's a bear? Looks more like a wolf. Report this Post to the Staff
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