Little gold coins?

dgrs2 · Dec 21, 2012

Did some coin roll hunting today. In a old roll of pennies two of these little gold coins were stuffed in between the coins. They are small. Dates are 1854. On the back is a 1/2 and California Gold with a bear maybe. I've never seen anything like this. What did I find?
http://dgrs2.smugmug.com/Other/Camera-Awesome-Photos/21791741_cWfX7D/2284773105_cjxWvTs
http://dgrs2.smugmug.com/Other/Camera-Awesome-Photos/21791741_cWfX7D/2284772870_6RRGDJ2

kuger · Dec 21, 2012

If you Google search,"California Fractional Token", and Images,you will see all kinds :thumbsup:

Tackem · Dec 21, 2012

I would take those to a Gold shop and have Looked at those are Cool never seen anything like those before Great find Possiably

Wildcat1750 · Dec 21, 2012

That would be an incredible find if they are gold!

dgrs2 · Dec 21, 2012

They are certainly gold. In AU50 or better shape.

wheatfinder13 · Dec 21, 2012

Sorry to tell you but I think those are novelty gold California gold fractional token. I bought some only to later find out they are fake. In general any fractional coin with a bear on the back is a modern reproduction sorry

Mackaydon · Dec 21, 2012

Here's probably a similar one that sold last week for $9.99: 1854 California Gold $ 50 1 2 Dollar Coin Fractional Token | eBay

Don...

joesmarbles · Dec 21, 2012

Hi, I don't see a denomination on the piece only 1/2, therefore I think they are tokens.....Joe

dgrs2 · Dec 21, 2012

So are they gold?

Gunrunner61 · Dec 21, 2012

I got no Idea But, I'm hanging with Mackaydon........Cool find thought!....................HH

lonewolfe · Dec 21, 2012

Cool to find but they are modern fakes - wheatfinder13 hit it on the head with his post above. The info can be found in any copy of the Red Book for coin values.

HH

smokeythecat · Dec 21, 2012

Whitman's Red Book for coins says the California fractional gold pieces with the bears on them are new strikes. They did not say however what they are made of.
Try a local dealer for sure.

PeteWmass · Dec 21, 2012

best find in a penny roll ever (!)
hey....looking at your pics...what is picture 14 exactly (?)...Ive found one of those as well....

dgrs2 · Dec 21, 2012

http://dgrs2.smugmug.com/Other/Camera-Awesome-Photos/21791741_cWfX7D/2275985993_jt2X7bC

This I think is pic 14?

Sovereignelite · Dec 21, 2012

A coat weight?

frogginfish · Dec 21, 2012

You will have to excuse my stupidity on this one but...what is coin roll hunting?

dgrs2 · Dec 21, 2012

Go to your local bank and get a few rolls of pennies or dimes, halfs, and look through them. If you don't find any silver, most likely, return it you don't lose a penny! Of course re wrap and mark the roll with a marker so you do not get the rolls you already searched.