California Gold Mines (Dancing Bears) 1850 front California Gold Mines (Dancing Bears) 1850 back
California Gold Mines (Dancing Bears) 1850 photo
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California Gold Mines Dancing Bears

1850 year
Gold plated copper - 35 mm
Description
Location
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Year
1850
Composition
Gold plated copper
Diameter
35 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#368578
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

An eagle with wings spread, grasping a bundle of sticks

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CALIFORNIA
MINES GOLD
1850

Edge

Reeded

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