It is nearly impossible to tell you how much California fractional gold coins are worth based on words alone.
To say the series is complicated is an understatement. There are many different denominations and varieties of coins, struck in different purities. There are also many replicas of these pieces in existence and there is rarely an easy way to tell what you can look for to determine if your piece is authentic or a replica, especially without pictures.
Your best bet would be to take your coin to a reputable coin dealer who knows about these coins/tokens or to post pictures on a specialty coin forum.
Less than $5 is what they usually go for on eBay.CorrectionTo be properly evaluated your coin needs to be inspected in person by an expert. There are several different varieties of genuine California fractional gold coins, and far more fakes. Most genuine ones are in the $300 to $1000 range, while the fakes sell for a couple of dollars.
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A 1852 penny - aka - Coronet Large Cent - in good condition (G4) is worth: $20.00; if its mint state is MS60, the value is: $500.00.
Not considered a rare date, in circulated condition -- with no problems -- it's worth about $15
The 1852 Indian Head one dollar gold coins weigh 1.627 grams and contain .04837oz of pure gold, thickness is 1.02mm, diameter is 13mm and the edge has 81 reeds. It is also the smallest US coin made.
$50.00
A 1852 California Token with an Indian on the front with 13 stars around it and a wreath with California Gold and a star in the middle is a 1/2 dollar gold piece; however, there are lots of fakes about. Take it to your local jeweler to test to see what type of gold ie 14k, 18k or 24k. Also, you can send the coin in for authenticity to PCGS, ANACS. Usually the coin should have a denomination such as 25c, 50c, or $1. They can also have 1/4 dollar, 1/2 dollar, or $1. 1852 13 Star Indian Head with California Gold and no denomination is a replica token.
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That's a half dollar coin, not half cent. If it is authentic, it is worth several hundred dollars. If it is one of the reproductions sold to tourists in the 1950s, it's still worth $15-$20.
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I have a 1858 California 1/2 gold cion but know nothing of it?
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it was 1852 i believe :)
1852
California University of Pennsylvania was created in 1852.
it was a gold rush in California
The coin is one of more than 500 known varieties of "California Fractional Gold" coins with denominations of $1.00 - 1/2 dollar & 1/4 dollar and none are US Mint products. Most of the coins are considered "Tokens" and have little or no collectible value. Some of the coins actually have gold in them but it's very low grade gold. It's best to take to a dealer or collector for a idea if it has value.