Lot 1812
N/D (1852/4) Quarter Dollar Round. Breen and Gillio-222. Rarity 2. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Rich golden toning with semi-prooflike surfaces. A very extensive series, California Fractional Gold coins have been broken down into three general categories by numismatists on the basis of their assumed date of manufacture. The earliest pieces, such as this BG-222 specimen, known as Period One issues, are believed to have been struck 1852-56, both with and without dates. These issues conform closely to the federal coinage in relative weight and value, and many bear the same obverse bust of Liberty as seen on the United States gold dollars of 1849-54. Pop 102; 16 finer, 14 in 65, 2 in 66 (PCGS # 10407) .
Estimated Value $450 - 500.
Ex: Al Blythe Collection.
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