BG- 419, 1853 California Gold Rush, Circulating Fractional Gold 50C, Liberty Round, NGC AU Details R8
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It is with pleasure that we at AUCM present an 1853 Fractional Gold 50c, BG-419, Liberty Round, graded NGC AU Details. This is considered among the rarest of California Fractional Gold coinage. PCGS tells us that there are only 3 or 4 known. Plus, in its NGC AU Details grade it will save you a lot of money. The Greysheet lists this issue at $35,000.00 in MS63.
The obverse features the traditional coroneted Liberty head facing left, surrounded by 11 stars. The reverse has the year 1853 within a wreath that is tied neatly at the bottom. Around the wreath is found CALIFORNIA GOLD HALF D. Take a look at the images of this great rarity, with its attractive rich golden yellow coloration. If you are a specialist in truly rare California Fractional Gold, and have the necessary resources, then this may be a great piece to add to your numismatic holdings.
Three men and one woman panning for gold during the California Gold Rush. All California Fractional Gold was produced with gold from the Gold Rush.
BG-419, 1853 G50C Liberty Head Round, R8
- 1853 Gold 50C Liberty Head Round, Rarity-8.
- Period One - circulating issues between 1852 and 1856.
- Made by M. Deriberpie.
Obverse: 12 stars; bust point touches border; 1st star below and near chin. 9th star below upper bun of hair.
Reverse: CALIFORNIA GOLD HALF D around and outside of rim, 1853 within. Same as BG-417 and BG-418.
Burnie 12; Lee 6E; D 324D.
| PCGS # | 10455 |
|---|---|
| BG Number | 419 |
| Grading Service | NGC |
| Year of Issue | 1853 |
| Grade | AU Details |
| Denom Type | California Fractional Gold |
| Numeric Denomination | G50C |
| Mint Location | Philadelphia |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Uncirculated |
| Strike Type | Business |
| Holder Variety | BG-419 |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
| Is on Sale | No |
