1863 Gold 1 Dollar Liberty (California Fractional Gold) 1863 front 1863 Gold 1 Dollar Liberty (California Fractional Gold) 1863 back
1863 Gold 1 Dollar Liberty (California Fractional Gold) 1863 photo

1863 Gold 1 Dollar Liberty California Fractional Gold

1863 year
Gold (.880) 1.3 g -
Description
Location
United States
Type
Bullion › Rounds
Year
1863
Value
1 Dollar
Currency
United States - California Gold Tokens
Composition
Gold (.880)
Weight
1.3 g
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#352027
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

'California' and 'Gold' written in semicircle around the top and bottom, respectively, of an circle of beading. '1 Dollar' and '1863' within center.

Lettering:
CALIFORNIA

1
DOLLAR
1863

GOLD

Edge

Reeded

Comment

BG-1307A is widely considered to be a restrike based on Herman Kroll copies from circa 1906. Native California gold is 0.88 fine, the figure for these restrikes can fluctuate.