1 Dollar (California Fractional Gold) 1870 front 1 Dollar (California Fractional Gold) 1870 back
1 Dollar (California Fractional Gold) 1870 photo

1 Dollar California Fractional Gold

1870 year
Gold (.880) 1.3 g 12 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
Bullion › Rounds
Year
1870
Value
1 Dollar
Currency
United States - California Gold Tokens
Composition
Gold (.880)
Weight
1.3 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#176414
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

The words "California Gold" in a horseshoe shape at the edge beginning on the left side, going across the top, and ending on the right side. Denomination and year in center encircled by a wreath. 7 leaning right and higher than "18," and 0 higher than "7."

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CALIFORNIA GOLD
1
DOLLAR
1870

Engraver: Robert Grey

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Mark "G" corresponds to Robert B. Gray & Co.