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Gold Coins/California Fractional
Gold
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2215
n.d. (1852/4) Quarter Dollar Round Liberty. Breen and
Gillio-222, Rarity 2
.
PCGS graded MS-65
. These undated
pieces were probably struck in 1853. The fraction on the
reverse is higher in the wreath than on BG-221. The deep
honey-gold surfaces are defect-free and somewhat prooflike.
Pop 16; 2 finer in 66.
(
PCGS # 10407
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $700 - 750
2216
n.d. (1852/4) Quarter Dollar Round. Breen and Gillio-
223
.
PCGS graded UNC Details, Rim Damage.
Well cen-
tered with pleasant honey-golden color. (
PCGS # 10408
)
Estimated Value ....................................................... $70 - 80
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EACOCK
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2217
1853 Half Dollar Octagonal Liberty. Breen and Gillio-
302, Low Rarity 4. "Peacock"
.
PCGS graded MS-63
.
Bright honey-gold with areas of crimson-red here and
there. The so-called "Peacock" reverse is among the best
known types in the California small denomination gold
series. Smooth, well defined surfaces.
Pop 22; 42 finer,
27 in 63, 1 in 63+, 12 in 64, 2 in 65.
(
PCGS # 10422
)
Estimated Value ........................................ $4,500 - 5,000
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2218
1853 Half Dollar Octagonal Liberty. Breen and Gillio-
302, Low Rarity 4. "Peacock"
.
PCGS graded MS-62
. This
is the so-called "Peacock" reverse, although an eagle is actually
depicted. The bird's tail extends beneath the arrows, and the
lines above and behind the bird are glory rays. An important
Period One type, and a highly desirable one the series. This is a
deep reddish-gold example with typical minor laminations in the
reverse field.
Pop 22; 42 finer, 27 in 63, 1 in 63+, 12 in
64, 2 in 65.
(
PCGS # 10422
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,300 - 2,500
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2219
1853 Half Dollar Octagonal Liberty. Breen and Gillio-
302, Low Rarity 4
.
NGC graded AU-55
. A pleasing, partially
lustrous example of the popular "Peacock Reverse" design. This
represents an opportunity for the collector who does not wish to
have to pay the price for an Uncirculated example.
Pop 1; 17
finer.
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,400 - 1,500
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2220
1854 Half Dollar Octagonal Liberty. Breen and Gillio-
305, Low Rarity 4
.
PCGS graded MS-63
. A popular Frontier
& Deviercy issue, "Handsome Head" surrounded by 9 stars, the
fraction displays no center bar. A well struck and fully detailed
Period One half dollar. Deep golden-brown surfaces with hints
of blue under a strong light.
Pop 38; 8 finer, 7 in 64, 1 in 66.
(
PCGS # 10425
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $400 - 450
