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stoogeco New Member United States 47 Posts	Posted 02/17/2018 5:40 pm Hello all. I am seeking help on this 1858 California Gold coin. I'm trying to see if this is real coin. I think the general rule is that if it has a bear on it, it is a token. Heritage had the same coin listed as sold a few years ago. It weighs the same as the heritage coin. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks as always. Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34423 Posts	Posted 02/17/2018 5:51 pm Quote: I think the general rule is that if it has a bear on it, it is a token Yes that is my understanding too. "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
thq Pillar of the Community United States 3343 Posts	Posted 02/17/2018 6:35 pm It is a token. The bear, the word dollar is missing, and the head of Liberty is wrong. PCGS has photos of all the Breen Gillio California fractionals. Use them to compare. http://m.PCGScoinfacts.com/Category/Detail/1659 "Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire Edited by thq 02/17/2018 6:36 pm Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 02/17/2018 7:08 pm Token yes, Coin no. Report this Post to the Staff
stoogeco New Member United States 47 Posts	Posted 02/17/2018 7:54 pm This is the heritage item. I always thought these things have almost no value. https://coins.ha.com/itm/california.../1130-9350.s Report this Post to the Staff
cointagous Pillar of the Community United States 1143 Posts	Posted 02/18/2018 02:51 am This is actually considered a charm and not a token or coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 02/18/2018 5:22 pm Report this Post to the Staff
thq Pillar of the Community United States 3343 Posts	Posted 02/18/2018 10:31 pm You really need to get it authenticated to know its value. There are so many like it that are worth $5-10 dollars. Here's one that looks like yours. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1858-Corne...AOSwmSdahQ~2 "Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire Report this Post to the Staff
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