1871 GOLD 1/4 Dollar

[outraged]

I found this recently....My best find so far hands down...

 

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[godisnum1]

The gold coin is sweet, but I REALLY like that cross!!
There's just something so distinctive about it!
Congrats!

Bran <><

 

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[treasurefiend]

 

[dugdigger]

I've never seen or even heard of one of those. awsome find!!!!

 

[capndan151]

can't beat a gold coin. way to go

 

[Specter]

Great find, Congratulations!!

 

[Mississippi]

Nice finds WTG!!!!!

 

[Detectingfreak]

That is definatly the most coolest gold coin I have seen to date! Very nice job on finding that beauty! You must be very pleased!

 

[Mr_Mojo_Risin]

Very cool, indeed. I thing you should change your screen name from "outraged" to "elated" I Congrats and here's to many more !!

 

[Steve in Michigan]

OutRaged,

Great find, but I can't believe no one yet has said to get that coin checked out for value. Octagon shaped gold coins are unique and even with the hole in it, it may have some great value depending on the rarety. I looked around for a half hour and could not find one exactly like yours. I found an octagon shaped one, but it had a circle within it. I would get it checked out. Nice! I love the cross too!

Your Friend,

Steve in Michigan

 

[Indianhead Jones]

A most unusual find! The hole is sad....but attached to the cross, it's an interesting discovery! The main thing is......you found a historic gold coin! Awesome find, my friend!

Larry

 

[Alnitak]

I am surprised no one has pointed this out before, but that is not a real gold coin. It's a fake coin token, and relatively modern at that. There were no gold coins ever made like this. Search for "California Gold Token" and you will find whole websites devoted to these tokens. They are usually just gold-plated.

Jeff

 

[Steve in Michigan]

Looking at that coin, it don't look gold plated. Also, that cross that its attached too looks very old as well. The best thing would be to go get it checked out. Let us know how it turns out!

Your Friend,

Steve in Michigan

 

[romeo-1]

I am surprised no one has pointed this out before, but that is not a real gold coin. It's a fake coin token, and relatively modern at that. There were no gold coins ever made like this. Search for "California Gold Token" and you will find whole websites devoted to these tokens. They are usually just gold-plated.

Jeff

Nope...it's real.

 

[Alnitak]

I am surprised no one has pointed this out before, but that is not a real gold coin. It's a fake coin token, and relatively modern at that. There were no gold coins ever made like this. Search for "California Gold Token" and you will find whole websites devoted to these tokens. They are usually just gold-plated.

Jeff

Nope...it's real.

OK, let me be more clear. There is a *very* slim chance this is a real California fractional gold coin, and not a replica/token. The real California gold fractional coins are very rare. As for the replicas/tokens, they are actually very common and are often found by people. In fact, here is a thread right here on TNet from someone who found one of these replicas:

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,177120.msg1291322.html#msg1291322

There are *some* of these replicas that are made of gold for the jewelry trade, but the bulk of them are not and are gold-plated brass. If you want to learn a little more about them, just use Google. For example, here is a whole site dedicated to collecting them:

http://www.calgoldcoin.com/

And some similar ones here:

http://www.calgoldcoin.com/wreaths.htm

Given the relative common nature of the replicas and the extreme rarity of real coins, I would be highly skeptical that this is a real coin; however, the finder should get it tested to make sure it is not, as if it is a real California fractional gold coin, it would be worth a lot of money.

Jeff

 

[crazyjarhead]

Too bad about the hole....... fine coin nonetheless

 

[allen]

awesome find !!!!

 

[AmericanCoinHunting]

two treasures in one, great find

Yes Indeed

 

[cjprice]

The Cross is Truly a Treasure. The coin is a just a bonus!!!! Great Find!!

~Chris
Cape Coral, FL

 

[DigginThePast]

I've owned several California gold fractional coins through the years and this one looks to be legit to me. That said I don't know the current value trends of these pieces but completed ebay auctions would actually be a good indicator,however, be aware there are several fakes listed at any given time (some are honest, some are not). Congrats on the great find!

 

[EddieR]

Great find!!!