coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ Other / Varied \ California & State Fractional Gold Tokens
California State Fractional Gold Tokens are collectible coins produced during the California Gold Rush, primarily in the mid-1800s. These tokens were created by private mints to facilitate transactions in the absence of official currency and typically represent fractional denominations of gold, such as $1, $2.50, or $5. The tokens often feature various designs, including representations of California or symbols of prosperity, and they were used primarily in local commerce. Due to their historical significance and connection to the gold rush era, these tokens are highly sought after by collectors.
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(C.1945) Alaska 2 Gilt-Brass Restrike Toowah Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1945 | Unknown |
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(Undated) California Sailboat & Lighthouse Gold Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 0 | Unknown |
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1848-Dated Cal. Gold Minerva, Bear, Round "One" Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1848 | Unknown |
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1849-Dated Cal. Gold Minerva, Bear, Round "1/4" Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1849 | Unknown |
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1860-Dated Alaska Head Rgt, Octag, Pinch 1/4p Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1860 | Unknown |
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1871-Dated Cal. Gold Indian, Bear, Round "1/4" Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1871 | Unknown |
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1875-Dated Cal. Gold Indian - Wreath #7, "1/2" Tok | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1875 | Unknown |
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1876-Dated Cal. Gold Indian - Wreath #7, "1/4" Tok | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1876 | Unknown |
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1880-Dated Cal. Gold Indian - Wreath #7, "1/4" Tok | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1880 | Unknown |
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1881-Dated Gold Heron - Wreath #9 11.3mm Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1881 | Unknown |
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1882-Dated California Chinese - Wreath Gold Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1882 | Unknown |
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1883-Dated California Chinese - Wreath Gold Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1883 | Unknown |
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1884-Dated California Bird & Butterfly-Wreath Gold | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1884 | Unknown |
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1885-Dated Cal. Gilt Arms Of Calif - Wreath #2 Cha | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1885 | Unknown |
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1888-Dated Cal. Gold Arms Of California Charm Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1888 | Unknown |
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1897-Dated Alaska Head Rgt, Octag, Pinch 1/4p Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1897 | Unknown |
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1898-Dated Alaska Head Right, Octag, Pinch 1p Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1898 | Unknown |
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1899-Dated Alaska Head Lft, Round, Pinch 1/2p Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1899 | Unknown |
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1900-Dated Alaska Head Right, Octag, Pinch 1/2p Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1900 | Unknown |
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1901-Dated Alaska Head Left, Round, Pinch 1/4p Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1901 | Unknown |
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1902-Dated Alaska Head Right, Octag, Pinch 1/4p Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1902 | Unknown |
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1903-Dated Cal. Gold Arms Of Calif - Wreath #1 Tok | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1903 | Unknown |
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1904-Dated Gold Liberty - "1/2 Ld" 14mm Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1904 | Unknown |
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1905 Oregon Gold Lewis & Clark Exposition "1/4" Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1905 | Unknown |
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1909 Wa Gold Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo 1/4dwt Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1909 | Unknown |
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1910-Dated Alaska 2 Gold Original 7-Stars Toowah M | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1910 | Unknown |
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1911 Alaska Gold Parka Head Series "1/4" Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1911 | Unknown |
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1914 Idaho Gold Hart'S Coins Of The West 25c Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1914 | Unknown |
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1915-Dated Cal. Gold Minerva, Bear, Round "1/4" Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1915 | Unknown |
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1932-Dated Brass La Olympics, Sprinter "1/2" Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1932 | Unknown |
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1935-Dated Gilt San Diego Exposition "1/2" Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1935 | Unknown |
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1936-Dated Gilt San Fran/Oakland Bridge "1/2" Ms | Other / Varied | California & State Fractional Gold Tokens | 1936 | Unknown |