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The listing, Us franctional GOLD coin 1853 1/2 has ended.

Heres some history. During the gold rush of the 1800's mining camps began minting their own gold connage to pay the workers and buy supplies. These gold coins were ok by the us mint for use in california only. They were called "fractional gold" because each coin was worth a fraction of 1 dollar. Some coins were marked 1/2 ( as in fifty-cents)
some 1/4 (as in .25) etc.
you are bidding on a 1853 1/2 fractional GOLD coin from california!!
this item was purchased along with another in a larger group a few years back. It appears to be authentic and in xf to au condition!
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Questions & Comments

Nice listing!! way to go brooklyns!!

Nov 14th, 2009 at 11:13:49 PM PST by

thank you

Nov 15th, 2009 at 6:42:06 AM PST by

is this a real gold coin

Nov 17th, 2009 at 9:49:42 AM PST by

I was told by the coin dealer I got it from it was authentic. But Another listia user did some research and believes the 1872 may be a fake. I personaly dont know. I believe the 1853 is real. As I have looked that up on the internet and it looks good

Nov 17th, 2009 at 10:02:18 AM PST by

So the 1853 is real and not sure on 1872

Nov 17th, 2009 at 10:31:06 AM PST by

I was under the asumption they were both real until about 2 days ago..now I'm not sure

Nov 17th, 2009 at 10:58:33 AM PST by

Us franctional GOLD coin 1853 1/2 is in the Collectibles | Other Collectibles category