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vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 11/09/2008 4:53 pm I've got an 1853 50C Round BG-415 R-5 unfortunately holed NCS VF Det. I also have a "goofy head" 25C and a 50C Octagonal. Will try to get some pics up soon. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff

Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 11/09/2008 7:56 pm I have one piece and it was authenticated as one made by a jeweler in San Fransisco during the year its dated , also unfortunately holed . but its still a piece of history and one that if not holed would be fairly valuable as it is not real valuable for anything but to connect with that time in history . 1870 1/4 Dollar fractional gold Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 11/09/2008 8:12 pm It's a shame as so many of these were hold for jewelry, stick pins,etc. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 11/09/2008 8:23 pm These coins like my 1/4 dollar are so small I really think if they were used in commerce (which we know they were ) were threaded on a safety pin or wire so they would not get lost . this coin is 3/8 by 3/8 its tiny ! Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 11/09/2008 8:27 pm never thought of that concept. You may be right. I know, my goofy head is tiny. Most of the early issues (1850's issues), were actually solid California gold where as the later issues like my goofy head, were plated! I did not know that until a dealer at Long Beach told me. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
wwhitman Pillar of the Community United States 1415 Posts	Posted 11/09/2008 11:43 pm I got a pair of them - 1871 and 1876. Happened across them, and couldn't resist. They actually used these at one time in Calf. Then they were given out as souvenir pieces. Report this Post to the Staff
TreasHunt Pillar of the Community United States 2540 Posts	Posted 11/10/2008 06:33 am I have one, and really like it. Report this Post to the Staff
markapsolon Valued Member United States 207 Posts	Posted 11/12/2008 4:40 pm At first I really did not like the fractional coins, until I saw them at a coin show. The other thing I saw before that were photographs, but sometime photographs do not do the coin justice or sometimes it the other way around..lol I have not purchased anything yet but I plan to in the future :) Report this Post to the Staff
L1011 Valued Member United States 300 Posts	Posted 11/12/2008 10:29 pm I like the fractionals, just wish I had more "old" rather than "new" Report this Post to the Staff
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